Ukraine’s international trade in goods remained stable in January-June 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, as $19.5 billion worth of goods were exported in H1 this year, which is the same as last year’s figure, Ukrainian media quoted Ukrainian Deputy Economy Minister and Trade Representative Taras Kachka as saying on social media. The … Read more
An updated Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) is taking effect on July 1, Ukrainian media have reported with reference to the Economy Ministry. Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yulia Sviridenko and Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng issued a joint statement on the updated agreement on … Read more
Ukraine could export over 60 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds and their processed products during the 2024-2025 agricultural year (July-June), Ukrainian media reported citing a statement from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy. The ministry’s forecast for this season has Ukraine harvesting approximately 56 million tonnes of grain, including 21 million tonnes of wheat, 5 … Read more
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and French development agency Proparco plan to share the risk on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s trade finance exposure in Ukraine with guarantees of up to $100 million in the coming year, Ukrainian media reported, quoting an European Bank for Reconstruction and Development press release. “The two … Read more
A Japanese-Ukrainian public-private roundtable took place in Berlin the day before Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024, and 23 cooperation memoranda were signed between Ukrainian and Japanese entities, Ukrainian media said, citing the press service for the Ukrainian Economy Ministry. “Cooperation between Ukraine and Japan has been deepening systemically. Fifty-six agreements were signed at a conference in … Read more
Ukraine has exported 50 million tonnes of cargo through the maritime corridor opened unilaterally nine months ago, and 1,737 ships have passed through Ukrainian seaports by now, Ukrainian media said, citing a statement by the Restoration Ministry. Combined efforts of the government, the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority, international partners and port industry workers have enabled … Read more
The Ukrainian government has introduced quotas for a number of agricultural goods to the European Union member states, in particular, a zero quota for sugar exports, actually banning them until the end of the year as part of its obligations in line with the duty-free trade regulations with the EU. “The decree was complemented with … Read more
The Solidarity Lanes have allowed Ukraine to export over 136 million tonnes of grain, ore and steel and to import over 52 million tonnes of goods, including fuel, vehicles and fertilizers, as well as military and humanitarian assistance since 2022, Ukrainian media said, citing the Polish media outlet pap.pl, which, in turn, quoted the European … Read more
The EU extension of trade preferences for Ukraine through 2025 will be its last, and by summer of next year the parties will update the association agreement in such a way as to establish the expected terms of trade for the period before Ukraine joins the EU, Ukrainian media reported, citing Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime … Read more
Wheat production in Ukraine in 2024 is likely to be within 19 million to 20 million tonnes, and up to 14 million tonnes of it would be exported in the 2024-2025 agricultural year (July 2024 to June 2025), the Ukrainian Agrarian Council’s (UAC) Pusk analytical cooperative said in a report. “Wheat offer will significantly shrink … Read more