KIEV, March 23 – Imports and exports of agricultural machinery in Ukraine jumped 2.3-fold in January and February 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, according to the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club.
According to its press release, exports of agricultural equipment over the period rose by 14%, while imports skyrocketed by 181%.
Tractors are the leading item in foreign trade in several indicators. In particular, wheeled tractors amounted for around 50% of the import value and 35% of the export value for agricultural machinery in January 2011.
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