Ukraine
Ukraine is one of the world’s top agricultural producers and exporters and plays a critical role in supplying oilseeds and grains to the global market. More than 55 percent of the country is arable land and agriculture provides employment for 14 percent of Ukraine’s population.
Agricultural products are Ukraine’s most important exports. In 2021 they totaled $27.8 billion, accounting for 41 percent of the country’s $68 billion in overall exports.
U.S. Trade with Ukraine in 2024
Export Market Rank
#99 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$31.96 Million
3-Year Average
$26.45 Million
Compound Average Growth
-2.36% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Ukraine in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Preparations | $13.6 Million | 399 | $13.15 Million | 150% |
| Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins | $3.68 Million | 134 | $1.62 Million | 344% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $3.58 Million | 11 | $2.12 Million | 486% |
| Tree Nuts | $2.75 Million | 469 | $8.38 Million | 23% |
| Chocolate & Cocoa Products | $1.82 Million | 104 | $1.12 Million | 116% |
| Essential Oils | $1.56 Million | 67 | $486,512 | 465% |
| Planting Seeds | $1.14 Million | 69 | $26.14 Million | -80% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $690,967 | 390 | $2.55 Million | -86% |
| Rice | $629,419 | 617 | $1.02 Million | -13% |
| Other Feeds, Meals & Fodders | $485,037 | 5,782 | $1.15 Million | 153% |
Data and Analysis
Post forecasts Ukraine’s walnut production at 100,500 metric tons (MT) for marketing year (MY) 2025/26, similar to Post’s previous MY estimate. Household production continues to fall as older, non-productive trees are being cut down.
The cattle number will remain on its downward trend in 2025 and 2026. Post expects industrial cattle numbers to stabilize in 2026, while less efficient households will continue to contract their inventories, pulling down the aggregate cattle number.
The United States was one of the smallest new world suppliers to Ukraine in 2024; however, it has been the fastest growing, doubling its market share in the last decade.
News and Features
In a touching display of unity, remembrance, and resilience, the U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony took place May 10, 2023, at the prestigious U.S. National Arboretum.
FAS is offering a grant opportunity to provide technical assistance to Ukrainian agricultural producers, focusing on the detection and mitigation of animal diseases and prevention of their introduction into the food supply.
Ukraine is one of the world's top agricultural producers and exporters and plays a critical role in supplying grains and oilseeds to the global market.