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Season results: Ukraine accounted for 17% of the EU’s sugar imports

Based on the results of the 2024/25 marketing year the EU imported 611 thousand tons of sugar.

Ukraine’s share of sugar imports amounted to 17%. Other major exporters to the EU are Mauritius, the United Kingdom, Colombia.

At the same time, EU sugar exports to third countries amounted to 1.6 million tons. The main export destinations were Israel, the United Kingdom, and Libya.

Around 80% of Ukraine’s barley exports are purchased by 5 countries

Last year, Ukraine’s barley exports amounted to $557 million, which is 8,35% of global barley exports and 2,26% of Ukraine’s total agricultural exports.

In 2024, the leading global barley exporters (along with Ukraine) were: Australia – $1,65 billion; the EU – 1,35$ billion; russia – $946 million; Canada – $658 million; Ukraine – $557 million, Kazakhstan - $265 million.

Main destinations for Ukrainian barley... Read More

Ukraine and Norway extend “transport visa-free regime” until March 2027

Ukraine’s Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development and Norway’s Ministry of Transport have extended the “transport visa-free regime” for freight transport until March 2027.

The decision allows Ukrainian carriers to continue performing freight transportation without the need to obtain special permits for trucks meeting the Euro-5 emission standard and higher. As a result, this expands business opportunities, speeds up... Read More

Government temporarily banned export of unprocessed timber

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.

Supplies of Ukrainian mustard to the EU fell by 50%

Between 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.

Export of milk whey decreased by 20,4% over three quarters

In 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%).

The “Hrebenne – Rava-Ruska” checkpoint was connected to the EU’s EES

As 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.

Ukraine imported 11,6% less frozen fish over 9 months

In 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%).

Ukraine received the opportunity to export an additional 46 thousand tons of sugar to the EU

Ukraine 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 More

Exports of Ukrainian confectionery products grew to $660 million over 9 months

Ukrainian 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.

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