Ukraine is one of the world's largest exporters of sunflower oil, maize and wheat, despite the war.
CapitalKyiv
CurrencyUkrainian hryvnia (UAH)
LanguagesUkrainian
RegionEurope
Why Ukraine matters for trade
- Black Sea shipping corridor operating since 2023
- Sunflower oil, grain and iron ore exports
- Strong EU demand for its agricultural output
What Ukraine sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Sunflower oil and meal, Maize, Wheat, Barley, Iron ore, Steel | Refined fuels, Natural gas, Fertilizers, Machinery |
Main ports and routes
Odesa, Chornomorsk, Pivdennyi; Danube ports Izmail and Reni.
Check before you tradeWar-risk insurance, port attacks and logistics disruption affect timing and cost. Confirm insurance and routing for every cargo.
Coming in the full guide
We are expanding this overview into a full country guide with trade values and product groups, opportunities, company setup, government procedures, ministries and official websites, how to find partners, business culture and recent trade updates.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026
