Hryhoriev S. Forming and functioning of the poultry markets in Ukraine

In the dissertation, the author clarifies the concepts of «market» and «agricultural market». The main functions of the agricultural market are disclosed on the basis of the positions of leading domestic and foreign scientists. Within the framework of the study, the instruments of state regulation of the agrarian sector are systematized and divided into two groups: first – aimed at balancing supply and demand in the agrarian market of the country, and second – increasing the efficiency of agricultural production. The main economic indicators of the functioning of the poultry industry in Ukraine and abroad are analyzed. The assessment of the level of competitiveness of domestic poultry products has been made and a comprehensive analysis of the prospects for Ukraine’s trade in the EU markets has been carried out in order to avoid dumping. Based on the indexes of comparative advantages, the forecast for the categories of «chicken meat» and «egg powder» until 2021 has been made. It is demonstrated that the food security strategy has to be directed to provide the necessary amount of food of own production and, if needed, at the expense of shortening of volatility of offer and crop production, adequate management of national food supply, development of transport infrastructure and distribution systems, providing the access of all segments of population to existing food resources.