UAE-Ukraine trade deal takes effect on July 1 with tariff cuts and $1.24bn GDP boost forecast

The UAE-Ukraine CEPA has entered into force, removing tariffs on most goods and aiming to boost trade, investment and economic growth by 2031 The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Ukraine officially enters into force on July 1, marking a significant milestone in economic relations between the two countries. The agreement is … Read more

Ukraine is Poland’s main partner in the East

In recent years, Ukraine has become by far Poland’s most important economic partner among the countries of Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia. Dynamic geopolitical changes after 2022 have led to a profound reconstruction of the structure of trade and investment flows, in which Ukraine has taken a central position in both exports … Read more

Ukraine and Albania sign road transport agreement to boost trade

Ukraine and Albania have signed an International Road Transport Agreement, creating new opportunities for transport operations between the two countries and strengthening trade and economic cooperation. The announcement was made by Ukraine’s Ministry for Communities and Territories Development. The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development Serhii Derkach and Albania’s Minister … Read more

Imports of goods into Ukraine have risen by 29%, while exports – by 3.6% over the past five months

Ukraine’s trade turnover for January–May totaled $58 billion In January–May, imports of goods into Ukraine totaled $40.5 billion, while exports amounted to $17.5 billion. Over the first five months of 2026, imports increased by 29.4% compared to the same period last year, while exports rose by just 3.6%. This was reported by the State Customs … Read more

Grain and oilseed output in Ukraine forecast to rise in 2026

The Ukrainian Grain Association forecasts grain and oilseed production in 2026 at 83.6 million tonnes (the 2025 harvest is estimated at 80 million tonnes). This was reported by the association’s press service. Experts note that under such a harvest, exports in the 2026/27 season could potentially reach 50.8 million tonnes (the current season’s export estimate … Read more

Ukraine sees Africa as strategic partner, not aid recipient

Ukraine is increasing its diplomatic and economic presence in Africa and views the continent as an equal partner rather than an aid recipient, proposing cooperation in three areas: food security, defense technologies, and the digitalization of public services, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. “Ukraine sees Africa not as an object of assistance, but as an … Read more

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister: Astana and Kyiv Seeking to Restore Trade

Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister, Olexandr Mishchenko, discussed prospects for trade and economic cooperation, including the possible resumption of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, during a meeting on April 2 with Serik Zhumangarin, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the National Economy. In comments to The Times of Central Asia, the Ukrainian … Read more

Ukraine’s trade turnover reaches $46.1 billion in first four months of 2026

In the first four months of 2026, Ukraine’s trade turnover amounted to $46.1 billion: during January–March 2026, goods worth $32.2 billion were imported into Ukraine, while exports amounted to $13.9 billion. This was reported by the State Customs Service. At the same time, taxable imports amounted to $22.3 billion, representing 69% of the total imported … Read more

Ukraine and Morocco open first direct road-transport, as trade turnover hits $280 million

“Business is ready, but the system was blocking the route for a long time,” explains Deputy Minister Serhii Derkach from the Ministry for Communities and Territories Development. The Ukrainian Parliament has ratified an agreement between the governments of Ukraine and the Kingdom of Morocco on international road transport. The decision effectively opens a direct logistics … Read more