In January this year Ukraine produced 13,254 tons of malt against 15,137 tons in December last year. In 2002 Ukraine produced 173,301 tons of malt, which is by 5,679 tons or 3.3% more that in 2001. Demand of Ukrainian brewery plants in malt in 2002 was about 217,000 to 218,000 tons. 44,219 tons of malt were imported and 800 tons - exported. According to a top official from CJSC Ukrpyvo (Ukrainian bear) Ms. Koren'kova, demand of Ukrainian enterprises in malt in 2003 is expected at about 225,000 tonnes. The country will import 8,000 to 9,000 tons of caramel malt.