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Ukraine’s total imports of fish and seafood rebounded by 28 percent in 2023 after a major war-impacted drop in 2022. The demand for seafood remains strong, although it has shifted from more expensive species to cheaper ones. Strong imports are taking place despite a 20 percent population drop, a major disposable income decline, and new and more expensive trade routes.

There were no new bilateral certificates negotiated in 2019.

Ukraine is a lower-middle income country in Eastern Europe. Its economy is rebounding after the political and economic turmoil of recent years.

Ukraine is a developing country with a market-oriented economy.

In 2017, exports of U.S. fish and seafood into Ukraine increased by almost 42 percent with an optimistic outlook for 2018.

The Ukrainian food retail industry is growing slowly in the post-crisis period. The share of unorganized trade remains high.

In 2016, exports of U.S. seafood and fish into Ukraine rebounded after two years of contraction.

No new veterinary certificates were negotiated in 2016. Ukraine has introduced a single food safety authority in charge of review of all certificates.

Demand for food products served as an anchor for the Ukrainian economy in 2016. On-going political and economic crisis resulted in general economic slowdown in 2013-15.

Additional information on U.S. catch certificate for seafood is provided herein.

A summary of entry certificates required by the Ukrainian government to assure food safety, product quality, veterinary and plant health.