Introduction. In market conditions, as a result of an increase in the number and types of services of walnut producers and market entities providing them, the diversity of their forms of ownership, as well as an improvement in the competitive environment, are one of the important factors. However, according to studies, the market infrastructure serving nut producers is still in a monopoly position in terms of types of services and prices. In particular, the specialization of servicing commercial banks (distribution of networks between banks), the underdevelopment of the insurance market or their attachment to one agricultural insurance company, the formation of small groups of exporters, the formation of an attractive atmosphere for the creation of market infrastructure in this sector and the formation of entrepreneurs have a negative impact.

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