In the first half of 2025, Ukraine significantly strengthened its position in the global oil market, exporting over 2.4 million tons of sunflower oil. During this period, approximately $2.77 billion was received by the state budget, indicating the high competitiveness of Ukrainian products on the international stage.
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Major Importers of Sunflower Oil from Ukraine
The largest buyers of Ukrainian sunflower oil from January to June were Spain, Italy, and India. Spain’s share of the exports was 12.88% (amounting to $356.95 million), Italy’s was 12.18% ($337.49 million), and India’s was 11.77% ($326.07 million). These countries are strategic trading partners of Ukraine in the vegetable oil sector.
Dynamics of Canola and Soybean Oil Exports
At the same time, the export of canola oil showed a significant decline. Compared to the same period in 2024, the volumes of shipments decreased by 72.2%, totaling 19.99 million tons, while revenue dropped by 65.5% to $58.02 million. The main importers of this product were the Netherlands (39.29% of exports, $7.75 million), Germany (21.44%, $4.23 million), and Slovakia (13.13%, $2.591 million).
In contrast, the export of soybean oil from Ukraine sharply increased: shipment volumes rose by 52%, and revenue doubled to $295.03 million. The main buyers were Poland, which purchased 63.97% of total exports for $188.74 million, India (9.02%, $26.62 million), and Germany (4.04%, $11.93 million).
Overall, in the first half of the year, the export of Ukrainian sunflower oil amounted to over 2.4 million tons, with revenue reaching $2.77 billion.