From January to April 2025, Ukraine exported 156,900 tons of poultry meat and edible offal, a 3.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
In monetary terms, exports increased by 19.5% compared to the first four months of 2024, reaching $360.7 million.
The main buyers of this product during January–April 2025 were the Netherlands (23.7%), Saudi Arabia (17.7%), and the United Kingdom (9.3%).
Read MoreThe primary focus of Ukraine’s Export Strategy for the period up to 2030, currently being developed by the Ministry of Economy, is to promote the production of high-value-added goods and expand opportunities for Ukrainian exporters.
The strategy emphasizes implementing the “Made in Ukraine” policy, stimulating the processing industry, modernizing export support tools, and strengthening cooperation between the state and businesses.
Read MoreFrom January to April 2025, Ukraine imported 174 tons of live pigs, a 38.1% decrease compared to the same period last year.
In monetary terms, the import of live pigs for the first four months of this year was 36% cheaper than in January–April 2024, costing $1.6 million.
All pigs imported during January–April 2025 were supplied to Ukraine from Denmark.
Read MoreLast year, Ukraine exported 100,000 tons of bioethanol to the European market, representing 1/16 of the Commonwealth countries’ import structure.
In total, the European Union imported 1.6 million tons of bioethanol. Ukraine ranks 6th or 7th among exporting countries, depending on the year.
Pakistan holds the first place among countries exporting bioethanol to the EU, followed by Brazil in second and the USA in...
Read MoreIn the first quarter of 2025, exports of goods from Ukraine reached $9.95 billion, or 93.1% compared to the same period last year. Imports during this period amounted to $18.47 billion, or 14.7%.
The negative balance was $8.51 billion – in the first quarter of last year it was also negative – $5.4 billion. The export-import coverage ratio was 0.54 compared to 0.66 in the first quarter of 2024. Foreign trade operations were carried out with partners from 211 countries around the world.
Read MoreIn April 2025, Ukraine exported approximately 1,880 tons of large-horned cattle (LHC) in live weight, a 24% decrease compared to the previous month but a 164% increase compared to April last year.
Revenue from exported animals reached $5.43 million (+9% compared to March and +357% compared to the previous year). From January to April 2025, Ukraine exported 7,090 tons of LHC in live weight (+120%) for a total of $15.96 million (+186%).
Read MoreThe Ukrainian Food Manufacturers Alliance (UFMA), in collaboration with the Office for Entrepreneurship and Export Development, “Diia.Business,” and the Nazovni.online platform, has announced a preliminary selection of Ukrainian food producers for the German Market Entry Program.
The program aims to provide systematic preparation, product adaptation, and direct connections with German retailers.
Read MoreFrom January to April 2025, Ukraine imported 67,000 tons of frozen fish (excluding fish fillets), a 21.3% decrease compared to the same period last year.
In monetary terms, frozen fish imports dropped by 12.3% compared to January-April 2024, amounting to $137.1 million.
The largest suppliers of frozen fish in the first four months of 2025 were Norway (17.1%), Iceland (16.8%), and the USA (12.1%).
Read MoreThe UK and EU have reached a historic trade agreement to reset post-Brexit trade relations.
The main outcome of the negotiations is an agreement to extend access for European fishing vessels to British waters for another 12 years.
At the core of the reset is a defense and security pact that could allow British defense companies to participate in a €150 billion European rearmament program.
Read MoreIn January-April 2025, Ukraine imported 3,600 tons of pork, a 3.8-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
In monetary terms, pork imports for the first four months of 2025 grew 3.5 times compared to the same period in 2024, reaching $8.5 million.
During January-April 2025, pork was primarily imported from Europe: Denmark (74.22%), Poland (11.6%), and the Netherlands (7.5%).
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