Ukraine and Germany Expand Trade as Berlin Increases Food Imports

Ukraine and Germany are expanding trade ties, with Berlin increasing imports of Ukrainian food products. Ukraine’s revenue from honey exports rose 15.8% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching $61.65 million. The increase came despite a 27.5% decline in export volumes, which fell to 17,700 tons. Germany remained the largest market for Ukrainian honey, … Read more

Morocco and Ukraine expand economic partnership as bilateral trade reaches $250 million

Morocco is Ukraine’s fifth-largest trading partner in Africa by trade volume. Bilateral trade reached $630 million in 2021. Although trade declined following Russia’s full-scale invasion, it recovered to approximately $250 million in 2025. This was stated by Taras Vysotskyi, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, during the Ukraine–Morocco Business Forum in Rabat, which … Read more

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