UCAB

The Ukrainian Agricultural and Food Association believes that agricultural exports to African countries could strengthen Ukraine’s position and relieve the European market.

According to the results of 2025, Ukraine exported agricultural products worth $22.53 billion, which is 8.8% or $2.15 billion less than the previous year.

Growth was recorded in all categories of goods. The largest increase was in the supply of grain and oilcake.

As of today, Ukrainian grain and oilseed exports by sea are relatively stable, while value-added products face significant barriers.

In January 2026, the EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulation) regulation will come into effect, which may create new non-tariff barriers to soybean exports to the EU.

Yesterday, August 28, the Navy Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Odesa Regional Military Administration decided to partially unblock the import of fertilizers into Ukrainian ports.

In February 2025, Ukraine exported 4.9 million tons of agricultural products.

In January 2025, Ukraine exported 5 million tons of agricultural products, which is 9.7% less than the same indicator of the previous month.

In December 2024, Ukraine exported 5.5 million tons of agricultural products, which is 11.1% less than the same indicator of the previous month.

UCAB has appealed to the State Tax Service of Ukraine for clarifications regarding the export tax regime, which will come into force on December 1.