World Organic Market and Ukraine

The purpose of the article is to consider current situation on the global market of organic agricultural products, to identify the main regions of its production and the largest national markets, to characterize development and prospects for organic production in Ukraine. Research methods. In the research process were used the following scientific methods: the theoretical generalization – for description typical features of organic production in plant cultivation and animal husbandry; analysis and synthesis – for consideration of current situation on the global organic market, including available land resources, number of producers, processors, traders and sales value; comparative evaluation – for ranking the main producing countries and consuming countries of organic products, as well as the most widespread crops in this segment; graphic and tabular – for optimal visualization the results of studying. Research results. The nature of organic agriculture was analysed in context of basic requirements for its management, and the key characteristics of the global organic market at the current stage of its development with emphasis on production and international trade were described. The information concerning Ukrainian organic food market and its role in international market processes was revealed, the prospects of national and global organic sectors due to actual market trends for the nearest future were evaluated. Elements of scientific novelty. It has been determined that global organic market, despite its constant unsaturation, will be surely restricted for growth, because of additionally known advantages, it has specific disadvantages in comparison with traditional agricultural production, which restrict multilateral growth. Practical significance. Certain relevant elements in the article were aimed at informing domestic specialized producers about possibilities of diversification a product nomenclature and sales of their products both on the domestic and international markets in accordance with modern consumer needs. Tabl.: 1. Figs.: 3. Refs.: 11.