Main originsVolyn, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi
Shelf lifeUp to 24 months at −18 °C
Blackcurrant for IQF, puree and juice concentrate; high-vitamin-C industrial raw material.
Overview
Ukrainian blackcurrant is a high-value industrial berry: naturally rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins, it is a core raw material for EU juice, concentrate, jam and nutraceutical producers.
Key facts
Season / availabilityJuly; frozen year-round
Main originsVolyn, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, Khmelnytskyi
Shelf lifeUp to 24 months at −18 °C
HS codes0811.20 (frozen) — verify 8-digit CN code
Main Product Types
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Harvest is mechanised on larger plantations. Formats: IQF whole (destemmed), block-frozen puree and NFC juice; concentrate produced per seasonal capacity. Specify stem tolerance in the contract.
Industrial: 10–15 kg cartons with liner; octabins and drums for puree/concentrate. Retail pouches exist but industrial formats dominate.
Quality & Grades
Key parameters: Brix, acidity, colour intensity, stem/leaf residue, MRL compliance and lot microbiology. Request a lot COA and confirm facility certification for your application.
The EU juice and concentrate industry imports blackcurrant steadily; Poland is both a competitor origin and a processing hub. Ukraine supplies IQF fruit and season-produced puree/concentrate at competitive harvest pricing.
Nutraceutical and functional-beverage demand supports prices; buyers increasingly specify anthocyanin/vitamin C targets per lot; pre-harvest contracting is becoming standard.
Natural vitamin C and anthocyanin density make it a functional-ingredient crop; Ukrainian harvest pricing is competitive against Polish supply in most seasons.
Which formats are available?
IQF whole destemmed fruit, block-frozen puree, NFC juice and seasonal concentrate. State your application and target parameters in the specification.
How short is the season?
Effectively 3–4 weeks in July. Pre-harvest contracting is strongly recommended for program volumes; frozen stocks then serve year-round delivery.
Can suppliers hit specific Brix or vitamin targets?
Parameters vary by variety and season. State target ranges in the spec and confirm them on the lot COA before shipment.
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