Ukraine adopts export strategy through 2030

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new Export Strategy of Ukraine through 2030. The document outlines the key directions for the development of Ukrainian exports in the context of war, post-war recovery, and deeper European integration, according to the Government Portal.

The strategy focuses on increasing the production and export of goods and services with higher added value, strengthening the competitiveness of Ukrainian companies in foreign markets, and expanding the participation of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in foreign economic activity.

“Ukraine has strong production potential, and our task is to help businesses realize it in foreign markets. The Export Strategy through 2030 defines how we will work to expand market access, develop exporter support instruments, and increase the share of value-added products in Ukrainian exports. This is important both for economic growth and for deepening Ukraine’s integration into the European Union market,” said Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka.

The strategy sets out three objectives:

• Increasing the production of export-competitive goods, improving the export structure, and raising the average export value.
• Creating favorable conditions for export activities.
• Strengthening state capacities, institutions, and instruments for export development.

According to the Cabinet of Ministers, these goals can be achieved through the development of medium- and high-tech manufacturing, support for the processing industry, stimulation of investment in export-oriented production, removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, development of export financing, strengthening Ukraine’s trade and economic representation abroad, improving information and advisory support, digitalizing export services, and promoting Ukrainian goods and services in foreign markets.

The strategy also provides for state export support instruments. These include financial mechanisms, such as products offered by the Export Credit Agency and banking instruments; comprehensive support for exporters through the Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office; development of logistics and digital infrastructure; conclusion and modernization of trade agreements; protection of the interests of Ukrainian exporters; participation in international exhibitions and events; strengthening economic diplomacy; development of the “Made in Ukraine” brand; and cooperation with international organizations.

Key target indicators by 2030:

• Reducing the share of raw materials and low-processed products in total exports to 59% (compared with 87.3% in the first nine months of 2025, according to the State Statistics Service);
• Increasing the ratio of exports of goods and services to GDP to 33% (compared with 29.4% in 2024, according to the State Statistics Service);
• Raising the share of services exports in total exports of goods and services to 25% (compared with 18% in the first nine months of 2025, according to the State Statistics Service);
• Increasing total exports of goods and services to $85 billion (compared with $48 billion in 2025, according to the State Statistics Service and operational data from the State Customs Service).

The implementation of the strategy will take place in two stages. The first stage, covering 2026–2028, will focus on creating favorable conditions for export development through improvements in legislation, removal of trade barriers, development of financial instruments, attraction of investment, and strengthening institutional capacity. Exports of goods and services are expected to reach $80 billion by 2028, while the share of higher value-added products and services exports is expected to continue growing.

The second stage, covering 2029–2030, envisages further development and scaling up of the changes initiated during the first phase and the creation of a comprehensive support system for Ukrainian exporters.

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