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
#101 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$31.97 Million
3-Year Average
$26.46 Million
Compound Average Growth
-2.35% (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
The European Parliament took an initial step to open market access for beet and oilseed planting seeds from Ukraine. The EU approved cereal planting seeds from Ukraine in 2020.
Unfavorable weather conditions in autumn 2024 resulted in decreased winter wheat area. Functioning maritime logistics in MY2023/24 and the first half of MY2024/25 kept shipping rates stable and have allowed Ukraine to quicky and cost efficiently export large volumes of commodities to distant markets.
Post forecasts Ukrainian farmers will maintain similar areas under oilseed production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 as compared to the previous MY; however, Post forecasts the split among individual oilseeds will differ.
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.