The agro-industrial sector remains one of the key industries in Ukraine’s economy, accounting for about 17% of the country’s gross domestic product. According to the Ministry of Economy, approximately one in five Ukrainians works in agriculture, and the agricultural sector generates nearly half of the foreign currency earnings from goods exports.
This is reported by Business • Media
Sunflower – The Leader in Profitability Among Crops
In 2025, the most profitable agricultural crop in Ukraine became sunflower. Under favorable weather conditions and proper technological support, the profitability of sunflower cultivation can reach $985 per hectare. Following in profitability are wheat, corn, soybeans, and rapeseed.
“One in five Ukrainians works in the agricultural sector, which contributes about 17% of Ukraine’s GDP and nearly 50% of foreign currency earnings from goods exports.”
Dynamics of Export of Major Agricultural Products
In October 2025, corn exports decreased by 51% compared to the same period last year, totaling about 941 thousand tons. The reason for this decline in exports was the lag in harvesting due to unfavorable weather. At the same time, analysts predict that by the end of the season, Ukraine will be able to export 24.5 million tons of corn, which is 22% more than last year.
Regarding livestock product exports, in the first 10 months of 2025, Ukraine reduced poultry meat shipments by 0.8% to 368.7 thousand tons. However, the foreign currency earnings from this type of export increased by 15%, reaching $911.7 million. Egg exports during this period showed significant growth: foreign currency earnings from egg sales rose by 170%, reaching $159 million.
Dairy product exports also demonstrated positive dynamics. From January to October 2025, Ukraine exported 111,110 tons of dairy products, which is 9% more than last year. Revenue from dairy product exports increased by 39%, totaling $347.87 million.