- Rising import demand: Ukraine’s agricultural imports reached $9.12 billion in 2025, up 13% year-on-year and marking a third straight year of growth.
- EU dominance: The EU supplied 53.9% of Ukraine’s agricultural imports ($4.914 billion), with Poland leading and expanding its exports by 24%.
- Diversified sourcing: Asia, Latin America, and Africa all increased sales to Ukraine, supporting more stable, multi-regional supply chains.
- Logistics upside: Higher import flows create additional backhaul and reverse cargo opportunities for Black Sea and European freight operators.
Ukrainian Agricultural Import Growth in 2025
Ukraine’s agricultural imports climbed to $9.12 billion in 2025, a 13% increase from $8.08 billion in 2024. This marks the third consecutive year of expansion, underscoring resilient domestic demand for food and agricultural inputs despite ongoing regional challenges.
Regional Breakdown of Agricultural Imports
| Region / Country | 2025 Imports (USD billion) | Share of Total Imports | Year-on-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Agricultural Imports | $9.12 | 100% | +13% vs 2024 ($8.08B) |
| European Union (overall) | $4.914 | 53.9% | ~+15% vs 2024 ($4.263B) |
| Poland | $1.151 | — | +24% vs 2024 ($0.925B) |
| Germany | $0.692 | — | Not specified (higher YoY) |
| Turkey | $0.654 | — | Not specified (higher YoY) |
| Italy | $0.575 | — | Not specified (higher YoY) |
| Netherlands | $0.417 | — | Not specified (higher YoY) |
| Asia (total) | $1.635 | 17.9% | Higher YoY |
| Latin America (total) | $0.693 | 7.6% | Higher YoY |
| Africa (total) | $0.489 | 5.4% | Higher YoY |
EU member states continued to dominate Ukraine’s agricultural sourcing, supplying more than half of all imports for the seventh consecutive year. Poland remained the single largest country supplier, followed by Germany, Turkey, Italy, and the Netherlands. Beyond Europe, Asia contributed 17.9% of total imports, while Latin America and Africa accounted for 7.6% and 5.4% respectively, with all these regions expanding their sales to Ukraine in 2025.
Implications for Trade and Logistics
The steady expansion of agricultural imports points to robust underlying consumption and processing demand in Ukraine. The strong growth in EU-origin volumes, especially from Poland, highlights the importance of established trade corridors and preferential market access. For logistics providers servicing Black Sea routes, the increase in inbound flows offers improved backhaul opportunities and the potential for better vessel utilization on return legs from Ukraine’s export movements. At the same time, growing imports from Asia, Latin America, and Africa indicate diversified supply lines that should support more consistent freight activity throughout 2025.
Source: Market Data
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