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 2024
Export Market Rank
#99 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$31.96 Million
3-Year Average
$26.45 Million
Compound Average Growth
-2.36% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Ukraine in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Preparations | $13.6 Million | 399 | $13.15 Million | 150% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $3.68 Million | 134 | $1.62 Million | 344% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $3.58 Million | 11 | $2.12 Million | 486% |
| Tree Nuts | $2.75 Million | 469 | $8.38 Million | 23% |
| Chocolate & Cocoa Products | $1.82 Million | 104 | $1.12 Million | 116% |
| Essential Oils | $1.56 Million | 67 | $486,512 | 465% |
| Planting Seeds | $1.14 Million | 69 | $26.14 Million | -80% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $690,967 | 390 | $2.55 Million | -86% |
| Rice | $629,419 | 617 | $1.02 Million | -13% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $485,037 | 5,782 | $1.15 Million | 153% |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
Ukraine: European Union Revises Import Quotas for Agricultural Products from Ukraine
The European Union (EU) now offers larger import quotas for agricultural products from Ukraine. The increased quotas are linked to Ukraine opening its own market for the EU’s agricultural exports, as well as gradually aligning with EU production standards, including animal welfare, plant protection, and environmental norms.
This report contains final export estimates for corn for marketing year (MY) 2024/25. While the MY2025/26 corn harvest is still underway, preliminary yield estimates suggest a larger crop compared to the previous MY, which will translate into higher exports.
Post forecasts Ukraine’s total fluid milk production in 2026 to decline further, due to decrease in cow inventory, industrial production challenges related to the Russia-Ukraine war, and inefficient household production.
News and Features
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.
Ukraine is one of the world's top agricultural producers and exporters and plays a critical role in supplying grains and oilseeds to the global market.