Ukraine
Ukraine is one of the world’s top agricultural producers and exporters and plays a critical role in supplying oilseeds and grains to the global market. More than 55 percent of the country is arable land and agriculture provides employment for 14 percent of Ukraine’s population.
Agricultural products are Ukraine’s most important exports. In 2021 they totaled $27.8 billion, accounting for 41 percent of the country’s $68 billion in overall exports.
U.S. Trade with Ukraine in 2023
Export Market Rank
#113 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$18.68 Million
3-Year Average
$47.63 Million
Compound Average Growth
-14.85% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Ukraine in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Preparations | $6.15 Million | 191 | $12.33 Million | 15% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $2.81 Million | 16 | $1.87 Million | 152% |
| Tree Nuts | $1.39 Million | 261 | $8.62 Million | -73% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $1.28 Million | 185 | $1.14 Million | 188% |
| Essential Oils | $1.23 Million | 64 | $345,147 | 742% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $1.2 Million | 54 | $1.46 Million | -42% |
| Planting Seeds | $904,463 | 33 | $28.02 Million | -95% |
| Chocolate & Cocoa Products | $800,997 | 42 | $989,049 | 64% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $640,978 | 648 | $2.97 Million | -87% |
| Rice | $619,026 | 341 | $1.14 Million | -65% |
Data and Analysis
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.
Grain production in Ukraine has remained unprofitable since the Russia’s invasion, and this is expected to translate into decreased grain area for MY2024/25. With CY2024 yields forecast below the previous near-record-breaking CY2023, the total grain MY2024/25 production volume is forecast to be lower than for the previous marketing year.
For marketing year (MY) 2024/25, Ukrainian farmers are forecast to increase area under all the major oilseeds except for sunflowers. However, regarding production volumes, this increase might be somewhat dampened by lower yields compared to the high levels of MY2023/24.
News and Features
Today USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service released a dashboard that demonstrates the scope of Black Sea grain and oilseed trade.
In a touching display of unity, remembrance, and resilience, the U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony took place May 10, 2023, at the prestigious U.S. National Arboretum.
FAS is offering a grant opportunity to provide technical assistance to Ukrainian agricultural producers, focusing on the detection and mitigation of animal diseases and prevention of their introduction into the food supply.