Ukrainian agricultural exports entered 23 new markets this year

Ukraine continues to expand access for its agricultural products to global markets. In the first six months of 2026, 23 new export destinations and trade terms for Ukrainian products were approved. This is already more than in all of 2025, when 22 new markets were opened.

Behind each of these approvals lies the comprehensive work of government agencies and the business community: negotiations with the relevant authorities in other countries, coordination of veterinary and phytosanitary requirements, assessment of the state control system, and preparation of international certificates.

“More than two dozen new export destinations in six months is a strong signal that Ukrainian products are competitive on the global market. It is important that the exports consist primarily of finished goods with high added value. This aligns with the goals of Ukraine’s Export Strategy through 2030, which calls for a gradual transition from exporting primarily raw materials to increasing the share of competitive finished goods,” notes Taras Vysotskyi, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine.

It is now possible to export more products to Albania, Algeria, Vietnam, Georgia, Denmark, Egypt, the Republic of Korea, Côte d’Ivoire, Kuwait, Moldova, Chile, China, and the countries of the European Union. These include beef, lamb, poultry, milk and dairy products, egg products, pet food, fish products, flour, live animals, and planting material.

“Today, we are not just opening new markets—we are opening new opportunities for Ukrainian producers. Every approved certificate gives companies a real chance to expand production, find new partners, and create added value in Ukraine. This means the development of the processing sector, new jobs, and greater economic resilience for our country,” said Serhii Tkachuk, Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

Products of animal origin and processed foods received the most new approvals in the first half of 2026. This demonstrates growing international confidence in Ukraine’s food safety control system and opens up additional opportunities for the development of Ukrainian exports.