From January to November 2024, Ukraine imported goods worth $63.6 billion and exported $38.3 billion.
As reported by TransportInform, a significant portion of imports was subject to taxation: taxable imports amounted to $52.1 billion, or 82% of the total imported goods.
Key Import Data
The tax burden on 1 kg of taxable imports in 2024 increased by 4% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching $0.51 per kilogram.
Top countries supplying goods to Ukraine:
- China — $13 billion,
- Poland — $6.3 billion,
- Germany — $4.8 billion.
Main categories of imported goods:
| Goods Category | Amount, $ billion | Budget Revenues, billion UAH | Share in Total Revenues, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinery, equipment, and transport | 22.2 | 155.5 | 29 |
| Chemical industry products | 10.7 | 79.6 | 15 |
| Fuel and energy products | 8.2 | 142.3 | 27 |
Key Export Data
Top countries to which Ukraine exported:
- Poland — $4.4 billion,
- Spain — $2.7 billion,
- Germany — $2.7 billion.
Key categories of exported goods:
| Goods Category | Amount, $ billion |
|---|---|
| Food products | 22.6 |
| Metals and metal products | 4.1 |
| Machinery, equipment, and transport | 3.2 |
During the customs clearance of exported goods subject to export duties, the budget received 270.3 million UAH.
Thus, Ukraine’s trade turnover in 2024 reflects dynamic international trade development, although imports significantly outweigh exports. The primary contributors to budget revenues remain customs duties on imported goods, particularly machinery, chemical products, and fuel.
Ukrainian exports focus mainly on food products, metallurgy, and technical equipment, highlighting the importance of these industries to the national economy.