As of March this year, 14 new export markets have been opened for Ukrainian food products. Since 2022, a total of 89 new markets have been opened for food products from Ukraine.
The geography of markets has changed: more Asia, more Africa, and diversification instead of dependence on individual markets.
The key products exported by Ukraine include poultry meat, eggs and egg products, as well as honey, grains,...
Read MoreUkrainian farmers lost about $200 million over six months due to the introduction of export duties on soybeans and rapeseed.
Farmers underreceived about $130 million due to lower domestic prices – they had to sell products at 7% below global levels. Small and medium-sized producers were particularly affected, as they cannot export products independently and work through intermediaries.
Read MoreIn February, Ukrainian egg producers exported 176.2 million units worth $20.9 million. Compared to January 2026, exports decreased by 5.8%.
However, in annual terms the figures show growth; compared to February 2025, exports increased by 16.4%.
In monetary terms, revenue for February 2026 increased 1.8 times compared to the same period last year.
Read MoreThe People’s Republic of China has opened its market for imports of Ukrainian peas following a completed audit.
The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection received a letter from the Embassy of Ukraine in the PRC regarding the review by the Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine of the General Administration of Customs of China of technical materials and video materials concerning the conditions of enterprise operations...
Read MoreThe decline in revenue indicates significant pressure on export earnings from dairy products.
Lower revenue may lead to reduced margins for processors and raw material suppliers, as well as difficulties in covering investment and operating costs. Companies with a smaller financial cushion face the risk of restructuring production or reducing volumes of milk purchases from farms.
Read MoreIn February 2026, transport volumes via the “Solidarity Lanes” accounted for approximately 60% of Ukraine’s imports compared to nearly 30% through the Black Sea. They also handled about 60% of Ukraine’s non-agricultural exports. As for grains and milling products, the balance remains different: approximately 15% moves via the “Solidarity Lanes”, while 85% goes through Black Sea ports.
Read MoreIn 2025, Ukraine exported about 2.2 thousand tons of pork, which is 30% less than a year earlier.
In 2026, export volumes remain minimal – less than 100 tons since the beginning of the year.
Read MoreIn January–February 2026, Ukraine imported 6.4 thousand tons of cheese, which is 4.9% more than in the first two months of last year.
Imports of cheese cost $39.9 million – 10.8% more than in January–February 2025. Cheese was mainly imported into Ukraine from Poland (47.5%), Germany (16.1%), and the Netherlands (8.1%).
Exports of Ukrainian cheese in January–February this year reached 2.3 thousand tons – 15% more...
Read MoreAs of March 22, in the 2025/26 marketing year, Ukraine exported 24.818 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, which is 7.396 million tons or 22.9% less than last year.
Ukrainian wheat exports amounted to 9.562 million tons, which is 3.35 million tons or 25.9% less than last year.
Barley exports amounted to 1.932 million tons – 12.0% less compared to the same period last year. In addition, 0.2 thousand tons...
Read MoreIn the first two months of 2026, the Export Credit Agency supported export contracts worth a total of UAH 5.9 billion.
During this period, 11 loans were insured and 17 export agreements were supported for 16 Ukrainian exporters. Each hryvnia of ECA liability ensured UAH 31.6 of future export revenue.
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