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
The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country is gradually adjusting its domestic policies to align with European Union regulations.
Ukraine’s wheat, barley, and rye harvest for marketing year (MY) 2024/25 has concluded. MY2024/25 corn production is smaller due to lower yields. Post estimates MY2024/25 beginning stocks for grains at minimal levels, as Ukraine was able to maintain an independent export corridor out of its Odesa region ports for most of MY2023/24.
In 2025, Ukraine’s fluid milk production will decrease slightly due to growth in the size and productivity of industrial farms, despite a larger decrease in dairy cow inventory.
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.