The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed Bill No. 7508 in its second reading and as a whole, simplifying private business participation in reconstruction through the public-private partnership (PPP) mechanism. The document addresses several issues: it streamlines bureaucratic procedures, provides financial guarantees for investors, and enables faster project implementation.
What the bill changes:
Read MoreUkraine’s sunflower meal exports for September–May 2024/25 MY reached 2.68 million tonnes, a 29% decrease from the same period in the 2023/24 season and the lowest volume since 2011/12 MY.
Read MoreOver the first four months of this year, imports increased by 16.5% compared to the same period last year for all cheeses (HS 0406) and by 20% for aged cheeses (HS 040690).
Read MoreThe volume of capital investments in Ukraine’s agricultural sector per 1 hectare of agricultural land, amounting to about $100, is the lowest compared to the United Kingdom and EU countries. The dynamics of capital investments in agricultural development during wartime are quite unstable, and the overall volumes are insufficient for its expanded development. Over the past 10 years, there have been three (!) investment declines – in 2015, 2020, and 2022.
Read MoreUkraine’s Ministry of Communities and Territories Development and Norway’s Ministry of Transport have agreed to extend the liberalization of freight transport. The “transport visa-free” arrangement will remain in effect at least until December 31, 2025, with the possibility of automatic extension.
Read MoreIn May 2025, Ukraine imported 77,500 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), a 27% increase from April but 8% less than in May 2024. This is the highest volume since September 2024.
The number of importers increased by 12% from April, reaching 86 companies.
Read MoreIn 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.
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