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Further reciprocal tariff liberalisation under Art. 29 of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement

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Accelerating and broadening the scope of the mutual elimination of customs duties under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.

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European Farmers Urge Stricter Limits on Ukrainian Trade Liberalization

European farmers, 1 Oct 2024

The organization calls for the reintroduction of import quotas close to original 2016 levels for sensitive agricultural products. They demand that further market access be conditional on Ukraine implementing EU production, animal welfare, and labor standards.
These measures would protect EU farmers from price drops caused by cheaper imports.
Ukrainian exporters and the national economy would face significant barriers to EU markets.

Eurogroup for Animals urges welfare conditions for Ukraine trade

Eurogroup for Animals, 1 Oct 2024

The group argues that further trade liberalization for animal products must depend on Ukraine implementing EU welfare standards. They also call for financial support to help Ukrainian farmers adapt.
This ensures that high-volume imports do not undermine animal welfare and policy objectives.
Ukrainian poultry producers face high costs to replace widely used battery cages.

Finnish Farmers Warn Against Double Standards in Ukraine Trade

Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto – Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners, 1 Oct 2024

The organization argues that all imports must comply with EU health and welfare standards to avoid double standards. They warn that increasing import quotas for poultry and sugar will significantly disrupt the internal market.
Restricting liberalization would protect domestic farmers from falling prices and the burden of higher production costs.
EU consumers face confusion regarding food standards, while domestic producers lose their competitive level playing field.

European poultry industry opposes further tariff cuts for Ukraine

Association de l'Aviculture, de l'Industrie et du Commerce de Volailles dans les Pays de l'Union Europeenne asbl, 26 Sept 2024

The association opposes further trade liberalisation for poultry meat with Ukraine. They argue market access has already been adjusted upward significantly and should not be modified until Ukraine's EU accession. They request the Commission acknowledge poultry as a sensitive sector and carefully consider appropriateness of additional access.
This would protect EU producers from price decreases and maintain their investment capacity.
Ukrainian poultry exporters lose additional market access to the European Union.

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European Dairy Association aisbl, 11 Sept 2024

The European Dairy Association (EDA) has consistently supported the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, as well as the introduction of the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATM). A regime that has been in force since June 2022, after the start of Russias unprovoked and unjustified full-scale invasion of…

Austrian Chamber of Agriculture demands safeguards in Ukraine trade deal

Landwirtschaftskammer Österreich, 1 Oct 2024

The organization demands that trade liberalization only proceeds if Ukraine adopts EU production standards for pesticides and animal welfare. They call for strict import quotas and improved monitoring to ensure goods intended for transit do not stay in the local market.
Restoring 2016-level quotas would prevent Ukrainian imports from pushing local prices to unsustainable levels.
Large Ukrainian agro-holdings would face restricted access to the European market and higher compliance costs.

Finnish Food Industry Urges Fair Competition in Ukraine Trade

Finnish Food and Drink Industries' Federation (Elintarviketeollisuusliitto ry), 1 Oct 2024

Trade liberalization must be conditional on Ukraine meeting all EU food safety requirements. New trade openings should be delayed until the impacts are better understood.
This strategy prevents Finnish food producers from being undercut by lower-standard imports.
Ukrainian agricultural exporters may face barriers and delays entering the European market.

Cereal trade body COCERAL urges duty-free imports from Ukraine

Comité du commerce des céréales, aliments du bétail, oléagineux, huile d'olive, huiles et graisses et agrofournitures de l'U.E., 30 Sept 2024

COCERAL requests that tariff-rate quotas for cereals established under Annex I-A should be removed. They argue the safeguard measures procedure should be maintained as per the 2014 agreement. They also state the Commission must seek the end of national import bans.
This would allow cereals from Ukraine to be admitted for importation without customs duties.

European Sugar Manufacturers Oppose Tariff Cuts for Ukrainian Imports

COMITE EUROPEEN des FABRICANTS de SUCRE, 30 Sept 2024

The association requests maintaining the current import quota of 20,070 tonnes for Ukrainian sugar until production standards align with EU regulations. They want export licenses limited to verified manufacturers and strict rules of origin to prevent third-party re-exports.
This would protect them from competition with lower-cost Ukrainian producers operating under less stringent regulations.
Ukrainian sugar producers lose expanded market access and economic support during wartime.

CIBE calls for strict quotas on Ukrainian sugar imports

International Confederation of European Beet Growers, 30 Sept 2024

CIBE requests maintaining import limits by calibrating quotas based on historical levels. They demand Ukraine align with European environmental and labor standards for market access.
These measures would prevent market disruptions and ensure the sustainability of EU growers.
Developing nations face harm as Ukrainian imports displace their preferential sugar exports.

European Ethanol Producers Oppose Extended Ukraine Import Liberalization

European Producers Union of Renewable Ethanol, 30 Sept 2024

The association opposes additional prolongation of quota removal for ethanol imports from Ukraine. They argue this would make the EU renewable ethanol industry and farmers more vulnerable, especially as the EU market has shrunk while opening to third-country imports.
This would protect their market share against rising Ukrainian imports that increased 135% since tariff removal.
Ukrainian ethanol producers lose continued duty-free access to the EU market.

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Asociación Agraria Jóvenes Agricultores, 30 Sept 2024

Como agricultores y ciudadanos de la UE, nuestro apoyo a Ucrania y la defensa de su territorio es firme. No obstante, una liberalización de los acuerdos comerciales entre la UE y Ucrania, puede traer algunas distorsiones graves para ciertos sectores. Si no se definen lo suficiente las condiciones…

Eucolait urges permanent duty-free dairy trade with Ukraine

European Dairy Trade Association, 27 Sept 2024

Eucolait calls for full reciprocal duty-free access for dairy between the EU and Ukraine. They advocate for permanent tariff liberalisation to integrate the Ukrainian dairy sector into the European market.
European dairy exporters would secure duty-free access during the future reconstruction of Ukraine.
Ukrainian domestic producers may face heavy competition from high volumes of European cheese.

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Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A., 23 Sept 2024

Royal Cosun is een coöperatie van ruim 8100 suikerbietentelers. In Nederland verwerken we de oogst van circa 100.000 hectare akkerbouwgewassen. Onze Nederlandse telers leveren suikerbieten, aardappelen en cichorei. Deze grondstoffen zetten we om in oplossingen van iedere dag. We produceren onder…

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AGPB, 30 Sept 2024

Alors que les échanges avec l Ukraine continuent de perturber les marchés agricoles, les négociations sur l accord d association (qui sera en vigueur du 6 juin 2025 jusqu à l adhésion) ont débuté, de même que celles sur l adhésion (par le screening). Il est impératif que le suivi renforcé des…

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Federation of Employers of Ukraine, 30 Sept 2024

The removal of tariff barriers has proven effective, and its continuation would further facilitate Ukraines gradual integration into the EU Single Market. However, the increased trade volumes have revealed certain challenges both at the member states and at the EU level. The rise in Ukrainian…

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European Business Association, 30 Sept 2024

The European Business Association (hereinafter referred to as the "EBA") acknowledges its respect to you and addresses the following. The EBA is one of the largest business associations in Ukraine. The EBA is reaching out to you in response to the Call for Evidence regarding the review of the…

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European Union Of Wholesale with Eggs, Egg Products and Poultry and Game, 30 Sept 2024

EUWEP welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the call for evidence on the EU-Ukraine trade further reciprocal tariff liberalisation under Art. 29 of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. First of all, EUWEP would like to state clearly that we support EU policies aimed at helping Ukrainian…

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Deutscher Imkerbund e.V., 1 Oct 2024

As the German Beekeepers' Association Deutscher Imkerbund, we represent the majority of beekeepers in Germany and hereby submit our position on the EU Commission's initiative. Our position is based on the official EU figures and relates to the honey trade that concerns us. 1. There is an unequal…

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Public Union "Ukrainian Agri Council", 30 Sept 2024

Ukrainian Agri Council (association that represents small and medium farmers from Ukraine with more than 1200 participants from all the regions of Ukraine) presents its view on the further tariff liberalisation of EU-Ukraine trade. You can get acquainted with it in the attachment.

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Ukrainian Agribusiness Club, 30 Sept 2024

The Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UСAB), a leading Ukrainian associations of farmers and agricultural enterprises, urges the European Commission to initiate negotiations for a trade arrangement with Ukraine on the basis of Article 29 of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (AA). Once concluded, this…

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iEthanol, the European Industrial and Beverage Ethanol Association, 5 Sept 2024

The DCFTA opened the EU market for ethanol to Ukraine by granting a 200,000 tonnes exempt of custom duties quota per year. iEthanol opposes to any further tariff reduction or tariff elimination with Ukraine for non-fuel ethanol in the context of the implementation of Article 29 of the DCFTA.…

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Syndicat National des Fabricants de Sucre, 30 Sept 2024

Le Syndicat National des Fabricants de Sucre défend la place historique, économique et sociale de l'industrie sucrière en France métropolitaine, ainsi que son excellence technique. Tournée vers l'avenir, notre industrie nourrit des ambitions environnementales au service des attentes sociétales. Ces…

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Dutch Meat Importers Association, 1 Oct 2024

Please find the DMIA position in the attached file.

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ACP/LDC Sugarcane Industries Group, 30 Sept 2024

The ACP/LDC Sugar Industries Group (ACP Sugar Group) is deeply concerned that since Russias invasion of Ukraine, around 950,000 tonnes (of which around 510,000 tonnes in Oct/Sep 2023/24)(Source: Eurostat) of Ukrainian sugar has already substantially displaced an equivalent volume of ACP and LDC…

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Federation Europeenne Des Emballeurs Et Distributeurs De Miel - European Federation of Honey Packers and Distributors, 30 Sept 2024

Key message: F.E.E.D.M. supports the further liberalisation of trade in goods with Ukraine, especially the full liberalisation of honey trade resulting in a permanent duty free status for honey imports from Ukraine without further safeguard measures. About F.E.E.D.M.: F.E.E.D.M. represents the…

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ProSunergy Limited, 29 Sept 2024

Any volume of Ukrainian sugar that gains access to the EU at preferential, or zero, import duties will negatively affect prior interests in the EU sugar market, since such additional supply will enter a market where demand is basically stable and current domestic and preferential origins are…

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the Committee of European Sugar Users, 30 Sept 2024

CIUS, representing over 15,000 European sugar-using companies, acknowledges the significant progress achieved in EU-Ukraine trade relations since the DCFTAs provisional application in 2016, and notably the benefits to both Ukraine and the EU of the ATMs in 2022 and 2023. We fully support the…

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JA Grand Est, 5 Sept 2024

Jeunes Agriculteurs Grand Est considère, au regard de la conjoncture agricole, qu'il convient de conserver le système actuel des clauses de sauvegardes et de droit de douanes sur les produits agricoles et agroalimentaires. Un élargissement de ces mesures aux céréales, et particulièrement le blé,…

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Trade Winds Consulting, 4 Sept 2024

I am writing to provide feedback on the proposed initiative to accelerate and broaden the scope of the mutual elimination of customs duties under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. The objective of this initiative is commendable and aligns with the strategic goals of enhancing trade efficiency…