This was reported by the press service of the Association of Milk Producers.

"Ukraine exported 2.9 times more oil than the same period last year," - said in a statement.

According to recently received data, the first place is occupied by New Zealand - 151.8 thousand. Tons (January-April 2017).

In turn, the second and third place was shared by the EU-28 (44.4 thousand. Tons) and Belarus (17,5 thousand. Tons). But the fourth position was taken by the United States (6 thousand. Tons).

By the way, all these countries, with the exception of Ukraine, reduced exports in comparison with 2016.

According to experts, this was a strong domestic demand for the product.

Recall, as reported by "URA-Inform," earlier Ukraine exported butter for $ 20 million.