Ukraine exported 9.1 thousand tonnes of dairy whey in January–June 2025, a 20.9% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, in monetary terms, exports increased by 9.1% compared to January–June 2024, reaching USD 8.4 million. The most active buyers of Ukrainian dairy whey during this period were Poland (32.3%), China (22.3%), and Jordan (11.7%).
Read MoreFrom January to June 2025, Ukraine imported agricultural products worth USD 4,262 million, which is USD 398 million more than in the same period last year.
The main suppliers of agricultural products to Ukraine are traditionally EU countries, accounting for over 52% of import supplies. In the first half of 2025, agricultural products worth USD 2,235 million were purchased from this region.
Read MoreAs of August 1, 2025, the opportunity to export dry milk from Ukraine to the EU within the quota has ended. According to the European Commission, as of July 30, the quota (including volumes expending allocation) was filled by over 91%, with only about 0.28 thousand tonnes remaining from the total quota of 2.92 thousand tonnes.
Read MoreIn January–June 2025, Ukraine cut tea imports by 22.87%, importing 5,452 tonnes compared to 7,069 tonnes in the same period last year.
In monetary terms, imports in the first half of 2025 decreased by 16.26%, reaching USD 20.957 million compared to USD 25.027 million the previous year.
Read MoreIn the ranking of the main suppliers of agricultural products to the Ukrainian market, the top positions are held by Poland (USD 568 million), Turkey (USD 345 million), Germany (USD 322 million), Italy (USD 202 million), the Netherlands (USD 200 million), France (USD 171 million), Norway (USD 147 million), Spain (USD 140 million), China (USD 132 million), and Ecuador (USD 111 million).
Read MoreIn the Chernivtsi region, repairs and modernization of the “Kelmentsi - Larga” border crossing point with Moldova have started.
As part of the ongoing repairs, the “Kelmentsi - Larga” checkpoint, which facilitates logistics between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, is being upgraded.
Read MoreStarting August 4, Ukraine restricted the import of animal products from the United States following the detection of avian influenza. The ban includes hatching eggs, poultry, and poultry products, except for those that have undergone processing.
The restrictions apply to the following U.S. states: South Dakota, North Dakota, Illinois, California, New Jersey, Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Read MoreIn the first six months of 2025, Ukraine imported 22,617 thousand tons of coffee, a 6.1% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
However, spending on coffee imports increased by 36.9% to $173.403 million, up from $126.684 million in the previous year.
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Read MoreThe Cabinet of Ministers approved a bill on the ratification of a protocol to the Agreement between Ukraine and the Republic of Macedonia aimed at strengthening the “transport visa-free regime.”
The bill proposes amendments to Articles 6 and 14 of the agreement, allowing the contracting parties to conduct bilateral and transit road transport without the need for permits.
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