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Ukraine is projected to produce around 102,000 metric tons (MT) of walnuts in marketing year (MY) 2015/16 remaining at essentially MY 2014/15 production levels. Exports are expected to continue to account for over half of Ukrainian walnut production even though their volume is projected to decrease from 59,320 MT in MY2014/15 to 55,700 MT in MY2015/16. EU has already reduced EU import tariffs on Ukrainian walnuts to zero in 2014. Enactment of EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade beginning January 1, 2016 would create conditions for duty-free treenut trade between countries. The European Union and the Middle East are expected to remain the top export markets for Ukrainian walnut exports.