In May 2025, the total volume of foreign trade in dairy products reached USD 67.6 million, marking a 17.3% increase compared to April (USD 57.6 million) and March (USD 57.7 million).
May saw record-breaking export volumes: +35% compared to April and +52% compared to March. Such high export volumes had not been recorded even in August–September 2022. Import volumes, however, decreased by 4.7% compared to April and by 16.1% compared to March.
Read MoreUkraine has nearly returned to its historical export routes via sea. Before the full-scale invasion, 94% of agricultural products were exported by sea, and today, this figure stands at 90%.
According to data from the State Customs Service of Ukraine, in 2024, Ukraine exported food products (UKTZED groups 1–24, as well as casein, albumins, hides, fur, wool, etc.) worth USD 24.84 billion.
Read MoreCereal crops form the backbone of Ukraine’s organic exports to the European Union, according to the European Commission.
Wheat, corn, barley, and millet account for 42% of exports, while oilseeds and protein crops (soybeans, sunflower, and rapeseed) contribute 38%. Nuts, fruits, and berries rank third.
The EC noted that imports of oilseeds (+23%) and cereals (+8%) increased in 2024 compared to 2023.
... Read MoreFrom January to May 2025, Ukraine imported goods worth $31.3 billion and exported goods worth $16.9 billion.
The top countries from which Ukraine imported goods were: China – $6.5 billion; Poland – $2.9 billion; Germany – $2.6 billion.
The top destinations for Ukrainian exports were: Poland – $2 billion; Turkey – $1.4 billion; Italy – $1 billion
Read MoreIn 2024, Ukraine exported 99.3 thousand tons of bioethanol.
The production capacity of the 17 bioethanol plants operating in the country exceeds 420 thousand tons per year. Twelve of these plants have been privatized in recent years.
Only three privatized bioethanol plants exported 38.1 thousand tons in 2024, accounting for 38% of total exports. Private producers contributed 62% of bioethanol exports.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine has established minimum export prices for agricultural products subject to the export support regime for June 2025.
Read MoreUkraine has introduced a quota for exports to the European Union in 2025 of 11,007.5 tons of sugar, meat and edible poultry offal: chickens, ducks, geese and guinea fowl – 51,071 tons, including frozen – 11,655 tons.
According to it, a quota of 1,439 tons has also been established for the export of turkey meat and edible offal to the EU.
Read MoreIn May 2025, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with more than 4.7 thousand used electric cars, which is 40% more than the same period last year.
The average age of such cars was 5 years.
Read MoreThe European Union, together with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is joining efforts to develop the “eQueue” project for border crossings.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Communities and Territories Development and the EU have agreed to collaborate on advancing the “eQueue” project. The EU will provide support through the IOM in Ukraine, including funding for technical assistance and engaging experts to further improve the project....
Read MoreThe Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of galvanized steel from China and Ukraine for another five years, until June 9, 2030.
The decision was made following a repeated anti-dumping investigation launched on September 2, 2024. The investigation was prompted by the approaching expiration of existing restrictions and requests from national producers in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), including...
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