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Export of sheep and goats decreased by nearly 20%

From January to August 2024, Ukraine exported 537 tons of live sheep and goats, a 17.6% decrease compared to the same period the previous year.

In monetary terms, exports reached $644,000, a 10.2% decrease from the first eight months of 2024.

Lebanon accounted for the majority of purchases (89%), with Libya as the other buyer (11%).

Ukraine reduced nickel imports by 22% in January–August

Over the first eight months of 2025, Ukraine's imports of nickel and nickel products decreased by 22%, reaching $14.515 million (with $2.069 million in August).

Nickel exports during this period amounted to $746,000, compared to $508,000 the previous year, with no exports recorded in August.

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Railway export of vegetable oils dropped by nearly 40%

In August, Ukraine exported 174,000 tons of meal and cake via railway, a 17.9% increase compared to last year but a 12.2% decrease from July this year.

Of this volume, 68% was transported to ports, and 32% to western border crossings.

Over the first eight months of this year, 1.828 million tons of meal and cake were transported, a 3% increase compared to the same period last year.

Updated rules for international carriers crossing the border

Starting September 10 at 8:00 AM, drivers of licensed commercial transport vehicles must only fill in their details in the “eCherha” system to book a border crossing slot. Submitting a “18-60” application (also known as “Shlyakh”) is no longer required.

Ukraine reduced gasoline imports in August

Last month, gasoline imports decreased by 25% compared to July, reaching 164,000 tons, matching the volume from the same period last year.

Lithuania regained its leading position in gasoline imports as shipments from Poland dropped by 45% (34,800 tons). ORLEN Lietuva supplied 47,400 tons of fuel (-2% compared to July). While road transport dominated last month, rail shipments increased in August (from 24,000 to 33,000 tons).

Export prices for soybeans increased to $400/t

Export prices for soybeans have increased to $396–400 per ton.

Meanwhile, domestic processing prices dropped by $10 over the week, trading at $435–440 per ton, including VAT, with delivery to plants in October.

Harvesting progress is significantly lagging, with the campaign delayed by nearly 1 million tons compared to last year’s figures.

Ukrainian milk returns to world markets: exports up 17%

Ukrainian dairy companies are restoring milk processing volumes. In addition, exports of dairy products are increasing. Thus, in the first half of 2025, Ukraine exported 70 thousand tons of dairy products, which is 17% more than in the same period last year. 25% of processed milk is exported. Our companies are constantly expanding their geography: The EU, post-Soviet republics, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Moldova, North Africa, the Middle East, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU: quotas expanded, but with restrictions

Ukraine and the EU are preparing to sign an updated trade agreement that provides for the expansion of quotas for agricultural products while maintaining protective mechanisms for the markets of EU member states. The agreement is expected to take effect by the end of September 2025.

Ukraine’s buttermilk imports increased by 25% in January–July

In January–July 2025, Ukraine imported 5,500 tons of buttermilk, fermented milk, and cream, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year.

In monetary terms, imports increased by 25.3% compared to January–July 2024, reaching $11.4 million.

The main suppliers were Poland (52.2%), Belgium (39.2%), and Germany (5.3%).

Imports to Ukraine increased by 35% in August – what was imported the most

In August 2025, Ukraine imported 3.75 million tons of foreign goods, a 34.8% increase compared to the same period last year.

The main drivers of this growth were petroleum products, passenger cars, petroleum gases, and coal.

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