Ukrainian seaports demonstrated resilience and efficiency in 2025, achieving over 95% of the annual cargo handling plan despite continuous shelling by the Russian Federation. According to official data, the total cargo turnover for the year amounted to 82.2 million tons, which is only 4.04 million tons less than planned (86.2 million tons). Nevertheless, the actual result was 95.36% of the projected figure, and the forecast was exceeded by 0.5%.
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Main Indicators of Cargo Turnover and Export Activity
The main component of cargo turnover remained agricultural products, accounting for 44.2 million tons, which is 26.3% less compared to the previous year. At the same time, seaports significantly increased container handling: in 2025, 215,748 TEU were processed, while in 2024 this figure was 129,902 TEU.
Security Challenges and Strategic Importance of Ports
Ukrainian seaports operated under constant threat. According to the relevant ministry, in the Odesa region alone, air alerts were declared over 800 times throughout the year, and ports were forced to remain idle for a total of over a month due to security restrictions. Despite these challenges, seaports remain strategically important for the country’s economy, facilitating the export of Ukrainian products to 55 countries around the world.
“Seaports operate under constant threat, but remain a key pillar of the economy.”