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
Ukraine’s grains exports will likely decrease in marketing year 2024-25 (July-June) because of lower supply as a result of reduced production volumes, with the Ukrainian Grain Association estimating the country’s total grain exports to reach 35.5 million mt in MY 2024-25on March 12. According to Ukraine’s agricultural ministry’s preliminary estimates April 17, grain production in … Read more
Ukraine’s Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade has initiated revising special measures on exports and imports of fresh cut roses to Ukraine, regardless of the country of origin, due to the expiration of their terms, Ukrainian media reported citing the commission’s decision. The decision was made on April 12 and took effect on April 17. It … Read more
Ukraine will not introduce restrictions on import of agricultural products in light of tensions in relations with Poland, but will rather look for an opportunity to work without restrictions, Ukrainian media outlets quoted First Deputy Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Taras Vysotsky as saying on a nationwide telethon. “A discussion about trade with the European … Read more