Enhancement of the National Phytosanitary System - TCP/UKR/3803
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Ukraine is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of grain, ranking among the top five global grain exporters with over 45 million tonnes of grain supplied annually to international markets. Key importers include Egypt and Indonesia for wheat, China for barley and China and the European Union (EU) for corn. The Ukrainian government is committed to fostering economic growth by maintaining and expanding grain and plant product exports. However, the presence of pests poses significant challenges to exports, as insufficient phytosanitary systems can hinder market access, while effective measures are crucial for meeting importing countries’ requirements. Plant protection is vital in ensuring that exported plants and plant products comply with phytosanitary standards, preventing the spread of pests through international trade. This task has become increasingly complex due to the effects of climate change, which exacerbate the spread of plant pests and diseases. Ukraine has faced export challenges, including detections of ergot in wheat and seeds of quarantine weeds like ambrosia in grain shipments. In 2020, Ukraine received 306 notifications of non-compliance with phytosanitary import requirements, primarily due to pest detection.