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The Ukrainian Potato Paradox: Why Egyptian Crops Are Displacing Local Ones

Economy 06/11/2026, 14:00
Ukraine is importing record volumes of potatoes despite having its own harvest. 🥔 The main reason is a shortage of storage facilities and logistics issues, causing Egyptian produce to displace local crops. In 2026, the situation began to change: domestic potatoes became cheaper, but losses from importing fries remain in the billions of hryvnias. 📉🇺🇦
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