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Ukraine’s exports up 4.5% in March, led by corn and sunflower oil

08.04.2025 13:00
Ukraine recorded a 4.5% annual increase in exports in March 2025, according to reports.
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“Despite the headwinds of Russia’s ongoing invasion, our export market continues to expand,” Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko told news outlet Business Ukraine. The country shipped goods worth over $3.6 billion during the month.

Major exports included corn, sunflower oil, wheat, iron ore, soybeans, and iron. Poland remained Ukraine’s top buyer at $407 million, followed by Turkey ($294 million), Italy ($232 million), Germany ($196 million), China ($189 million), and Spain ($186 million).

The European Union, which purchased more than $2 billion in Ukrainian exports, remains Kyiv’s largest trading partner.

Ukraine’s wartime economy has displayed resilience, with GDP recovering steadily after plunging nearly 29% in 2022.

In early March, the International Monetary Fund projected up to 3% GDP growth for Ukraine in 2025.

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Source: Business Ukraine