Exporting guide to

Ukraine

Overview

Strategically located at a crossroads for the European and Asian markets, Ukraine offers a large and developed consumer base, a highly educated workforce, low labour costs and abundant natural resources.

Trade statistics

£907.0 million total UK exports to Ukraine for the four quarters to the end of Q1 2023

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: July 2023)

67th largest UK export market

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: July 2023)

0.1% of total UK exports for the four quarters to the end of Q1 2023

(Source: ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: July 2023)

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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.

Top five UK goods exported to Ukraine, in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2023

Goods Value (£million)
Cars 70.1
Specialised machinery (capital) 42.8
Textile fibres 40.1
Other chemicals 37.8
Medicinal & pharmaceutical products 32.0

Source: ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: July 2023
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Top five UK services exported to Ukraine, in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2023

Service Value (£million)
Travel 260.0
Intellectual property [Note 5] 21.0
Other Business Services 19.0
Financial 9.0
Government 7.0

Source: ONS UK trade in services: service type by partner country, non-seasonally adjusted
Last updated: July 2023
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Ukraine: at a glance

Economic growth

3.4%

Actual figure (IMF, 2021)
The UK is 7.6% (IMF, 2021, 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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