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UK-Ukraine political, free trade and strategic partnership agreement
The UK has signed a trade agreement with Ukraine. Read our latest updates for more information on the status of this agreement and how it may benefit your business.
The UK also has a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) with Ukraine.
Support for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine
Ukraine will need significant support and investment by British businesses to rebuild its critical infrastructure and keep its economy afloat.
Find out about the support that's available for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine.
Top five UK goods exported to Ukraine , in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2023
| Goods | Value (£ million ) |
|---|---|
| Cars | |
| Specialised machinery (capital) | |
| Textile fibres | |
| Other chemicals | |
| Electric motors (capital) |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: February 2024
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Top five UK services exported to Ukraine , in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2023
| Service | Value (£ million ) |
|---|---|
| Travel | |
| Intellectual property [Note 5] | |
| Other Business Services | |
| Manufacturing | |
| Government |
Source:
ONS UK trade in services: service type by partner country, non-seasonally adjusted
Last updated: January 2024
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Total import value (into the UK from Ukraine) and export value (from the UK into Ukraine) over time
| Year | Imports (£ billion ) | Exports (£ billion ) | Total trade (£ billion ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| 2017 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 2019 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
| 2020 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: January 2024
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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Ukraine: at a glance
Economic growth
-29.1%
Actual figure (IMF, 2022)
The UK is 4.1% (IMF, 2022, actual figure)
GDP per capita
$3,780
Actual figure (IMF, 2020)
The UK is $40,347 (IMF, 2020, actual figure)
Currency
Hryvnia
Business language
Ukranian and Russian
You may need a translator
Time zone
GMT +3
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