Key Indicators of Ukraine’s Foreign Trade
According to data from the State Customs Service of Ukraine, in January–September 2025, the country’s total trade turnover reached $89.6 billion.
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Imports: $60.1 billion
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Exports: $29.5 billion
This indicates that imports continue to dominate Ukraine’s trade balance, forming roughly two-thirds of total turnover.
Major Trading Partners
The top import and export partners of Ukraine remain largely unchanged:
Imports:
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🇨🇳 China – $13.3 billion
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🇵🇱 Poland – $5.7 billion
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🇩🇪 Germany – $4.8 billion
Exports:
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🇵🇱 Poland – $3.7 billion
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🇹🇷 Turkey – $2.1 billion
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🇩🇪 Germany – $1.8 billion
Taxable imports amounted to $45.9 billion (76%) of all imported goods, with an average tax burden of $0.52/kg.
Structure of Imports
Three key categories dominate Ukraine’s import structure, accounting for 69% of all imports:
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Machinery, equipment, and transport — $23.8 billion (29% of customs revenues)
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Chemical industry products — $9.4 billion (14%)
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Fuel and energy products — $7.6 billion (29%)
Structure of Exports
Ukraine’s main export commodities continue to reflect its traditional industrial and agricultural strengths:
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Food products — $16.2 billion
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Metals and metal products — $3.4 billion
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Machinery, equipment, and transport — $2.8 billion
The state budget received ₴641.9 million in export duties during this period.
Outlook
Despite the ongoing war and logistical challenges, Ukraine maintains stable trade relations with key partners in the EU and Asia.
The growing import of machinery and transport equipment may indicate continued industrial recovery and modernization trends, while exports of food products remain a strategic driver of foreign currency earnings.
