{"id":2970,"date":"2025-04-10T16:32:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T13:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efi.ua\/?p=2970"},"modified":"2025-04-26T00:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T21:35:41","slug":"ua-iak-ukrainskyj-biznes-intehruietsia-v-iedynyj-rynok-ies-en-how-is-ukrainian-business-integrating-into-the-eu-single-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efi.ua\/en\/ua-iak-ukrainskyj-biznes-intehruietsia-v-iedynyj-rynok-ies-en-how-is-ukrainian-business-integrating-into-the-eu-single-market\/","title":{"rendered":"How is Ukrainian business integrating into the EU single market?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Olha Batova, CEO of EFI Group, took part in the panel discussion \u201cThe Role of Industry Associations and Clusters in Economic Integration into the EU Single Market,\u201d held as part of the event \u201cEconomic Integration of Ukrainian Business into the EU Single Market: Action Plan.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n

In her speech, she shared practical insights into the collaboration between Ukrainian exporters and industry associations. She emphasized that associations are not just about networking or data exchange \u2014 they are powerful tools for safeguarding producers\u2019 interests during the alignment of Ukrainian legislation with EU norms. Through cooperation, businesses can explain the operational specifics of various sectors \u2014 such as the honey industry, where Ukrainian exporters have long complied with EU requirements.<\/p>\r\n

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\u201cUkraine is one of the world\u2019s leading honey exporters. In 2023\u20132024, we ranked fifth in terms of supply volume, and nearly 30% of all honey imports to the EU originated from Ukraine. This success is no coincidence \u2014 it\u2019s the result of systematic work by exporters, industry associations, and technological modernization. There are cases where Ukrainian lawmakers introduce EU requirements that don\u2019t even exist in the EU itself. That\u2019s why associations play a vital role in communicating real industry practices and needs to regulators,\u201d noted Olha Batova.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

She emphasized that integration into the EU single market is a long-term process requiring consistent effort, openness to change, and collaboration through clusters and associations.<\/p>\r\n

Olha Batova also highlighted the achievements of FEEDNOVA<\/strong>, the first independent platform in Ukraine with a full-cycle animal by-product processing plant. The company is GMP+ International certified and exports to 23 countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

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\u201cWe produce high-protein feed additives for farm and domestic animals, which are highly valued in the EU. Ukrainian businesses are ready for integration because they already meet the strict quality standards of international markets. But it\u2019s crucial to continue modernizing the entire industrial sector to meet the demands of the time, earn the trust of buyers, and grow Ukraine\u2019s economy,\u201d she emphasized.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Ukrainian businesses are already integrating into the EU single market not only through product exports but also by adhering to European standards, environmental requirements, supply chain transparency, and technological modernization. True integration, however, also means actively shaping policies, influencing the regulatory environment, and promoting shared interests through associations and clusters. These institutions are becoming the voice of business \u2014 capable of shaping the conditions for sustainable growth and Ukraine\u2019s full presence in the EU market.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Olha Batova, CEO of EFI Group, took part in the panel discussion \u201cThe Role of Industry Associations and Clusters in Economic Integration into the EU Single Market,\u201d held as part of the event \u201cEconomic Integration of Ukrainian Business into the EU Single Market: Action Plan.\u201d In her speech, she shared practical insights into the collaboration […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2971,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bez-rubriki"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t