LLC “Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine” has agreed with Poland’s gas transmission system operator, Gaz-System, to extend the guaranteed capacity at the entry point to Ukraine until October 1, 2026. The capacity is set at 6.0 million cubic meters per day (at 0°C) and 6.4 million cubic meters per day (at +20°C).
The Poland-Ukraine interconnector allows Ukraine to access maximum capacities ranging from 2.2 billion to 2.3 billion cubic...
Read MoreShipments of raw materials increased by 45.5% y/y since the beginning of the year.
In April 2025, the Ukrainian scrap industry increased exports of ferrous scrap by 77.1% compared to April 2024 and by 16.1% compared to the previous month, up to 46.32 thousand tons.
Read MoreIn January–April 2025, Ukraine exported 5,000 tons of butter, a 3.6-fold increase compared to the same period last year.
In monetary terms, exports quadrupled compared to the first four months of 2024, reaching $35.7 million.
The largest buyers of Ukrainian butter in January–April 2025 were Moldova (26.1%), Azerbaijan (12%), and the Netherlands (10.8%).
Read MoreUkraine imported 9,449 tons of chocolate worth $66.748 million in the first four months of 2025, compared to 11,164 tons worth $66.065 million in January–April 2024.
The global chocolate products market is currently on the rise, with projections indicating growth exceeding 4% annually over the next few years.
The cocoa bean market is expected to grow from $14.9 billion in 2025 to $26.2 billion by 2032.
Read MoreImports from Ukraine constitute a small share of total imports for most key partner countries, with the exception of Moldova, where Ukraine’s share is 12.1%.
Based on statistical calculations, Ukraine’s key partners include Poland, Romania, Turkey, Moldova, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, China, and Slovakia.
Read MoreThere is no threat of the EU reinstating quotas on imports of agricultural goods from Ukraine. Quotas in trade with the EU will remain in place until amendments are made to the Association Agreement.
This was stated by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo.
Read MoreFrom January to April 2025, Ukraine exported 156,900 tons of poultry meat and edible offal, a 3.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
In monetary terms, exports increased by 19.5% compared to the first four months of 2024, reaching $360.7 million.
The main buyers of this product during January–April 2025 were the Netherlands (23.7%), Saudi Arabia (17.7%), and the United Kingdom (9.3%).
Read MoreThe primary focus of Ukraine’s Export Strategy for the period up to 2030, currently being developed by the Ministry of Economy, is to promote the production of high-value-added goods and expand opportunities for Ukrainian exporters.
The strategy emphasizes implementing the “Made in Ukraine” policy, stimulating the processing industry, modernizing export support tools, and strengthening cooperation between the state and businesses.
Read MoreFrom January to April 2025, Ukraine imported 174 tons of live pigs, a 38.1% decrease compared to the same period last year.
In monetary terms, the import of live pigs for the first four months of this year was 36% cheaper than in January–April 2024, costing $1.6 million.
All pigs imported during January–April 2025 were supplied to Ukraine from Denmark.
Read MoreLast year, Ukraine exported 100,000 tons of bioethanol to the European market, representing 1/16 of the Commonwealth countries’ import structure.
In total, the European Union imported 1.6 million tons of bioethanol. Ukraine ranks 6th or 7th among exporting countries, depending on the year.
Pakistan holds the first place among countries exporting bioethanol to the EU, followed by Brazil in second and the USA in...
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