Ukraine, Canada expand free trade agreement

Ukraine and Canada have agreed to expand the bilateral free trade agreement. According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the Prime Ministers of Canada and Ukraine, Justin Trudeau and Denys Shmyhal, took part in a signing ceremony in Toronto on Tuesday, April 11. In addition, Canada and Ukraine concluded an Agreement on Youth Mobility that will facilitate … Read more

Ukraine, Moldova to launch joint border control at Serpneve-1 – Basarabeasca checkpoint

The heads of the Ukrainian and Moldovan border and customs agencies have signed a protocol on the organization of joint control at the Serpneve-1 – Basarabeasca railway checkpoint. That’s according to the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service, Ukrinform reports. “Today is an important stage in strengthening relations between our countries. The implementation of the concept … Read more

UK, Ukraine sign digital trade deal

The United Kingdom today signed a pivotal digital trade deal with Ukraine that will support the country’s economy and greatly enhance trade and investment relationship. This is said in a statement published on the website of the UK Government, Ukrinform reports. It is noted that the Department for Business and Trade today hosted a number … Read more

Ukraine’s trade turnover down 30% this year – State Customs Service

Ukraine’s trade turnover amounted to $16.6 billion in January-February 2023, or 30% less than in the same period of 2022. That’s according to the press service of the Ukrainian State Customs Service, Ukrinform reports. “During January-February of the current year, Ukraine imported $10.1 billion worth of goods and exported them for $6.5 billion. At the … Read more

Ukraine’s exports of goods reached $3.3B in Feb 2023

In February 2023, Ukraine exported 9.1 million tonnes of goods worth $3.32 billion. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Economy Deputy Minister – Trade Representative of Ukraine Taras Kachka on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “In February 2023, we exported 9.1 million tonnes of goods. It is higher compared to January 2023 (7.89 million … Read more

Ukraine’s customs reform scheduled for 2023

In 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is planning to carry out customs reform that will include six steps. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in an interview with Forbes Ukraine, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “I will press for this reform to be implemented this year. We have already … Read more

Ukraine’s trade turnover shrinks by 35%

In January 2023, Ukraine’s trade turnover totaled $7.9 billion, down 35% compared to the corresponding period in 2022. “In January, Ukraine imported goods to the tune of $4.8 billion and exported goods to the tune of $3.1 billion. At the same time, taxed imports totaled $4.0 billion, accounting for 83% of the total volume of … Read more

Grain initiative: Ukraine’s agricultural exports drop by 25% compared to previous month

Due to the actions of the Russian side, which blocks ship inspections in the Bosphorus, in January the world received 25% less Ukrainian agricultural products than in December. As the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine posted on Facebook, 77 ships exported 3 million tonnes of agricultural products from the ports of Odesa region to the … Read more