In 2024, Ukraine produced 7.1 million tons of cast iron, of which 1.3 million tons were exported. Apparent cast iron consumption increased to 5.8 million tons, a 21% rise compared to 2023 (4.8 million tons).
In the global ranking of net cast iron exporters, Ukraine climbed to 10th place with 3.4 million tons, up from 12th place in 2023 with 2.2 million tons.
Read MoreThe Canadian Government has extended for another 12 months a regulation that eliminates customs duties on Ukrainian goods imports. This was announced by Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yuliia Svyrydenko.
Ukrainian goods will continue to enjoy duty-free access to the Canadian market until 9 June 2026.
Read MoreDuring January-May 2025, Ukraine imported goods worth $31.3 billion and exported goods worth $16.9 billion.
At the same time, taxed imports amounted to $23.8 billion, which is 76% of the total volume of imported goods.
The countries from which the largest number of goods were imported to Ukraine: China – $6.5 billion, Poland – $2.9 billion, and Germany – $2.6 billion.
Read MoreThe volume of grain transported by rail for export from January to May decreased by 30%. Over the five months of this year, 12 million 743 thousand tons of grain cargo were transported by rail, which is 32% less than in the same period last year. At the same time, 11 million 351 thousand tons of grain were transported for export, a 30% reduction compared to the same five-month period last year.
Read MoreIn May 2025, the total volume of foreign trade in dairy products reached USD 67.6 million, marking a 17.3% increase compared to April (USD 57.6 million) and March (USD 57.7 million).
May saw record-breaking export volumes: +35% compared to April and +52% compared to March. Such high export volumes had not been recorded even in August–September 2022. Import volumes, however, decreased by 4.7% compared to April and by 16.1% compared to March.
Read MoreUkraine has nearly returned to its historical export routes via sea. Before the full-scale invasion, 94% of agricultural products were exported by sea, and today, this figure stands at 90%.
According to data from the State Customs Service of Ukraine, in 2024, Ukraine exported food products (UKTZED groups 1–24, as well as casein, albumins, hides, fur, wool, etc.) worth USD 24.84 billion.
Read MoreCereal crops form the backbone of Ukraine’s organic exports to the European Union, according to the European Commission.
Wheat, corn, barley, and millet account for 42% of exports, while oilseeds and protein crops (soybeans, sunflower, and rapeseed) contribute 38%. Nuts, fruits, and berries rank third.
The EC noted that imports of oilseeds (+23%) and cereals (+8%) increased in 2024 compared to 2023.
... Read MoreFrom January to May 2025, Ukraine imported goods worth $31.3 billion and exported goods worth $16.9 billion.
The top countries from which Ukraine imported goods were: China – $6.5 billion; Poland – $2.9 billion; Germany – $2.6 billion.
The top destinations for Ukrainian exports were: Poland – $2 billion; Turkey – $1.4 billion; Italy – $1 billion
Read MoreIn 2024, Ukraine exported 99.3 thousand tons of bioethanol.
The production capacity of the 17 bioethanol plants operating in the country exceeds 420 thousand tons per year. Twelve of these plants have been privatized in recent years.
Only three privatized bioethanol plants exported 38.1 thousand tons in 2024, accounting for 38% of total exports. Private producers contributed 62% of bioethanol exports.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has established minimum export prices for agricultural products subject to the export support regime for June 2025.
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