At the request of business the Cabinet of Ministers banned export of unprocessed timber. The decision was made following a visit to Rivne region. It provides for licensing of timber exports – with a zero quota until the end of the year. Timber harvesting in Ukraine significantly decreased during the full-scale war. Due to the shortage of raw wood, enterprises are either suspending operations or working at minimal capacity.
Read MoreBetween 1 July and 19 October 2025 the EU imported a record volume of mustard seeds – 33 thousand tons, which is 38,6% more than during the same period last year.
The main supplier of mustard seeds to the EU is Canada, which shipped 8,5 thousand tons of oilseed mustard – 3.2% more compared to last year. This volume reached a 10-year maximum.
Read MoreIn January-September 2024 Ukraine exported 12,5 thousand tons of milk whey, which is 20,4% less than during the same period last year.
However, in monetary terms, whey export increased by 12,1%, reaching $12 million compared to the result for the first three quarters of 2024.
The most active buyers of Ukrainian whey over the nine months were Poland (33,6%), China (26,7%), and Jordan (8,9%).
Read MoreAs of 3 November, additional checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border – the “Hrebenne – Rava-Ruska” road and rail crossings – have officially joined the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES).
All Polish checkpoints with Ukraine in Lviv region are already operating within the EES system. The only remaining exception is the “Dolhobyczow – Uhtyniv” checkpoint, which is currently functioning in test mode. Its full launch is scheduled for 4 November.
Read MoreIn January-September 2025 Ukraine imported 139,1 thousand tons of frozen fish (excluding fish fillets), which is 11,6% less compared to the same period in 2024.
However, in monetary terms, frozen fish imports practically remained at last year’s level – $300 million.
The largest suppliers of frozen fish in January-September 2025 were Iceland (19,6%), Norway (12,6%) and the USA (12%).
Read MoreUkraine can export an additional 46 thousand tons of sugar to the EU already in 2025. On 29 October 2025, the updated trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU came into force. It provides for an increase of the tariff quota for white sugar by 400% – up to 100 thousand tons.
According to Resolution №1368 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated 29 October 2025, this volume will be distributed among exporters in proportion to their sugar export volumes...
Read MoreUkrainian confectionary producers significantly increased export volumes in January–September 2025. Over the 9 months, 214 thousand tons of sweet products worth $660 million were shipped abroad. Compared to the same period last year, this is 17,6% more in physical volume and 29,2% more in monetary terms.
Read MoreOver the first four months of the 2025/26 marketing year Ukraine exported 3,2 million tons grain and oilseed crops.
Export volumes in October increased by 32% compared to September (2,4 million tons)
The strongest growth was recorded in corn exports: in October, Ukraine exported almost 1,1 million tons compared to 61 thousand tons in September, and 230 thousand tons in August.
Read MoreUkraine’s foreign trade in dairy products in October 2025 reached $53,0 million, which is 1,4% more compared to August ($52,2 million).
Export volumes in October ($21,2 million) increased by 2,4% compared to September, but were 8% lower than in August ($23,0 million).
The export value structure in October 2025 was as follows: 30% – cheese, 25% – butter, 24% – milk and condensed creams.
Read MoreThe Cabinet of Ministers refused to continue tax benefits for electric cars import, even though the Verkhovna Rada had previously supported the corresponding amendment to the state budget for 2026.
Currently, the import sale of electric cars is exempt from VAT until January 2026. However, after the budget is approved in its updated version, these benefits will be cancelled.
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