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 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, 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
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
“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
Ukraine 11.5% wheat and corn prices are nearly at parity, at a 50-cent/metric tonprice spread, driven by stronger demand for corn from Turkey following the introduction of a quota with reduced import duties. Corn prices rose to their highest level so far in the current marketing year, which began in October 2025. In contrast, wheat … Read more
The creation of the first Ukrainian agro-hub in Ghana is a positive step toward expanding Ukraine’s presence in the African market. However, to consolidate its position in the region, Ukraine needs to involve international financial institutions as security guarantors and move from exporting raw materials to supplying higher value-added products, said President of the Ukrainian … Read more
Ukraine has too little trade turnover with Serbia and has currently returned to negotiations on creating a joint free trade area, which will promote the development of economic ties and could be a positive step in the context of the European integration of both countries, Ambassador of Ukraine to Serbia Oleksandr Lytvynenko notes. “We have … Read more
In the first quarter of this year, Ukraine steadily increased agri-food exports by road, experts from Spike Brokers noted. Specifically, exports are estimated at 235.7 thsd tons in January, 281.7 thsd tons in February, and 333.2 thsd tons in March. March marked the highest monthly figure since November 2024. “In the export structure, processed products … Read more
Trade turnover between Uzbekistan and Ukraine totaled $35.4 million in January 2026, marking an increase of 14.2% compared to $31 million recorded in the same period of 2025, Trend reports. Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee data showed that the figure nearly doubled compared to January 2024, when bilateral trade amounted to $18.1 million, reflecting a 95.6% … Read more