Ukraine is entering 2026 with a clearer industrial policy toolkit under the Made in Ukraine umbrella. The changes are practical: more emphasis on domestic value added in public procurement, a formal mechanism to insure assets against war risks, tighter controls on exporting raw inputs, and expanded grant support for micro and small businesses. Together, these instruments are designed to push capital toward production, processing, and non-commodity exports.
Localization rises in public procurement
From 2026, the required localization threshold in public procurement for certain categories increases from 25 to 30 percent. For manufacturers, this is a demand signal: suppliers that can document local content gain a stronger position in tenders for machinery, equipment and selected light industry products. For investors, it increases the attractiveness of projects that shift assembly, components, or final-stage processing into Ukraine.
War-risk insurance becomes an operating tool
A new war-risk insurance mechanism administered by the Export Credit Agency starts working in 2026. It is structured to support both frontline-adjacent regions and the wider country via compensation formats linked to insured losses and insurance premiums. In investor terms, this is not a subsidy headline but a risk-management layer that can improve bankability for assets and inventories in higher-risk geographies.
Zero export quotas on selected raw materials
Ukraine introduces a zero quota on exports of scrap ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as industrial timber and firewood. The policy goal is straightforward: encourage domestic processing instead of exporting raw inputs. This creates a clearer runway for local value chains, from metal recycling and semi-finished products to wood processing and downstream manufacturing.
Bigger grants and better scaling paths for SMEs
Grant support for starting or expanding a business increases, with the standard microgrant rising from UAH 250,000 to UAH 350,000. The framework also supports follow-on financing for entrepreneurs who have already delivered results under earlier grants, and expands eligibility within veteran-focused grant programs up to UAH 1,000,000.
Export promotion returns to trade fairs
The state is restoring funding for national stands at international exhibitions. For export-oriented companies, that matters because lead generation and distributor outreach often begin at sector events. For service providers, it increases demand for packaging, certification readiness, and export logistics.
For investors, the combined message is consistent: capital that adds domestic value, strengthens supply chains, and targets non-commodity exports is being actively prioritized. The most resilient plays are those that pair production with compliance and traceability, secure logistics, and scalable distribution channels.
