The export of Ukrainian goods does not significantly affect the import volumes in most key partner countries. This conclusion was reached by analysts during a study of the import structure presented by Veronica Movchan, an expert from the Institute of Economic Research. The countries that remain Ukraine’s main trading partners include Poland, Romania, Turkey, Moldova, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, China, and Slovakia.
This is reported by Business • Media
Share of Ukrainian Goods in Partner Imports
According to Veronica Movchan, only Moldova shows a significant dependence on Ukrainian imports, where the share is 12.1%. In other partner countries, this share does not exceed 1.4%. Meanwhile, in China, the figure is even lower—only 0.2% of the total import volume. The expert’s words confirm Ukraine’s limited role in shaping import flows even in partner states.
“Apart from Moldova, where the share of imports from Ukraine reaches 12.1%, in other partner countries our share of total imports does not exceed 1.4%, and in China – only 0.2%,” said Movchan.
Positions of Ukrainian Goods in International Markets
Ukraine remains a supplier of certain types of products, including sunflower oil, waste from its extraction, as well as iron ores and concentrates. However, even in these sectors, Ukrainian companies do not hold dominant positions, yielding to the roles of leaders. For most partner countries, Ukraine is one of many importers rather than a primary supplier.
Since the onset of the full-scale aggression by the Russian Federation in 2022, there has been greater activity of Ukrainian businesses in external markets. Ukrainian companies have increasingly begun to enter the international arena, and they are being noticed not only for their products but also for expanding their presence in global markets.