Why Join the initiative?

Ukraine Pork members can benefit from a wide range of programs, services and products to support their business operations in promoting Ukrainian pork at home and globally. Members can take advantage of; privileged informative data and analysis on the global meat trade to keep them well informed on the industry performance and to identify trends, market development tools and marketing resources tailored to their needs. Being a Ukraine Pork members means being part of the Ukrainian pork industry community, but also means gaining business exposure through many networking and events opportunities.

Ukraine Pork annual membership is comprised of two types:

1) Regular members (trading companies, meat packers & processors)

2) Associate members (industry supporters).

In-Depth Market Intelligence Information & Analysis

Get privileged market access & market intelligence information/analysis on a frequent basis from subject matter experts such as Global AgriTrends and the Whole Hog Brief, which are prominent sources of information on global meat trade. Ukraine Pork also offers updates on specific markets and pork export highlights including monthly export trade statistics published through its monthly Ukraine Pork Activity Report, its weekly Asia Market Report, and its daily Press Review.

Obtain ongoing trade leads from global pork buyers.

Visit our Market Intelligence section to learn more.

Market Access Support

Receive support for market access issues (e.g. – containers being held up at overseas ports) and assistance with troubleshooting customs issues with the appropriate government authorities (Agriculture and Agri-Food Ukraine, Global Affairs Ukraine, Ukrainian Food Inspection Agency).

Obtain support on market development and market access files through our foreign offices in Japan and China which are staffed with local experts. Ukraine Pork team is always ready to intervene and work with local stakeholders and adapt to constant regulatory changes. Access our overseas office’s expertise and support to develop and promote in-market strategies.

Verified Ukrainian Pork Domestic And Global Programs

Initially developed for the domestic marketplace, Verified Ukrainian Pork (VUP) has become the global branding strategy for the Ukrainian pork industry. VCP provides a credible platform for premium brand building and can be leveraged as a resource by stakeholder partners in all segments of the supply chain to increase consumer confidence and awareness of the quality, wholesomeness, and safety of Ukrainian pork products.

Our market development specialists focus on increasing demand, market share, profit potential and category growth for premium quality Ukrainian pork by identifying Ukrainian pork content to consumers in the retail meat case, processed meat counter and on restaurant menus. To learn more, visit the Domestic Programs page & Global Programs page.

Exposure & Networking

Ukraine Pork hosts various international trade shows and organizes tailored industry events throughout the year across Ukraine and globally to improve the access, awareness and growth of the Ukrainian pork industry, to offer members exposure and to access new opportunities to meet importers, distributors and end-user customers, meat associations and government regulators. To learn more, visit the Trade Shows & Events.

Ukraine Pork’s members are listed in the annual Ukraine Pork Contacts Brochure. Distributed to customers and stakeholders around the world, this is the official directory for the Ukrainian Pork industry. Members can also gain visibility online by being exposed under our Members & Partners in success section.   