Representatives of the Ukrainian greenhouse industry called for not revising duties on vegetable imports from Turkey
Representatives of the Ukrainian greenhouse industry appealed to the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture not to cancel or suspend anti-dumping duties on imports of cucumbers and tomatoes from Turkey.
Expert Angela Makhinova noted that anti-dumping measures are a common tool in the world to protect national producers. They are actively used in the USA, the European Union countries and Turkey itself.
Such restrictions were introduced in Ukraine in July 2025 after a 15-month investigation that confirmed the facts of dumping and the negative impact of imports on Ukrainian producers.
Market participants emphasize that Turkish cucumbers and tomatoes occupy a significant share of the Ukrainian market. About half of these vegetables consumed in Ukraine come from Turkey. In the import structure, the share of Turkish suppliers is approximately 90% in the cucumber segment and 75% in the tomato segment.
The representative of the Uman Greenhouse Plant, Roman Gordiy, reported that in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, the industry’s enterprises invested more than $30 million, paid UAH 600 million in taxes and provided about 1,500 jobs.
According to industry representatives, anti-dumping measures have only been in effect since last year, so it takes time for tangible results. Producers believe that maintaining tariffs will help restore production and strengthen the position of Ukrainian greenhouse farms.
At the beginning of summer, prices for borscht vegetables in Ukraine are expected to be close to last year’s. At the same time, at the end of the season, vegetables may become less expensive than last year, so average prices may remain 5-15% higher.
