Weakening red meat prices resulted in somewhat lower production estimates for 2014 for both pork and beef. Ukraine will continue to import significant quantities of pork, while exports of beef and pork to traditional markets in Russia will remain rather risky and limited. EU suppliers will not be able to expand their market presence without an Association Agreement. Total red meat production is expected to be slightly above the 2013 number. All imports may be hurt by a weakening Ukrainian currency.
