Poland remains the top partner
According to the results of the first half of 2025, Poland retained its status as Ukraine’s largest trading partner. Exports to Poland reached $2.45 billion, reflecting the country’s role as a hub for Ukrainian goods moving deeper into the EU market.
Turkey and Italy strengthen positions
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Turkey ranked second with $1.71 billion in imports from Ukraine, primarily driven by agricultural and metallurgical products.
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Italy secured third place with $1.17 billion, continuing its strong demand for metals and industrial goods.
Other top destinations
The top ten largest importers of Ukrainian products also included:
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Germany — $1.09 billion
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Spain — $976 million
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Netherlands — $919 million
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China — $847 million
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Egypt — $776 million
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Romania — $679 million
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Hungary — $652 million
Strategic orientation toward the EU
Analytics from Active Group and Experts Club highlight that EU countries dominate Ukraine’s export structure.
“Poland, Italy, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands together form more than half of the total volume of exports. This indicates Ukraine's strategic integration into the European economic space,”
said Maksym Urakin, founder of Experts Club.
Diversification remains critical
At the same time, experts underline the importance of Turkey, China and Egypt as key partners. These countries:
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strengthen agricultural and food exports,
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provide stable demand for grain and metallurgical products,
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help diversify markets and reduce dependence on Europe alone.
“The presence of such trading partners as Egypt and China diversifies Ukrainian exports and reduces dependence on individual regions,” Urakin added.
⚡ This export geography shows that while Ukraine is steadily moving toward the EU, maintaining global diversification remains a pillar of trade resilience.
