Ukraine. Corn became the leader in exports in January

In January, Ukraine exported goods worth $3.1 billion. Logistics remains critically important, and maritime transport played a key role in this regard, exporting 6.6 million tons of goods.

This was reported on her Facebook page by Yulia Svyrydenko, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister of Economy of Ukraine.

According to her, in January Ukraine exported the following goods:

– corn ($521 million or 2.5 million tons)

– sunflower oil ($426 million or 378 thousand tons);

– iron ore and concentrates ($247 million or 3.1 million tons)

– wheat ($188 million or 891 thousand tons);

– insulated wires, cables ($104 million or 6 thousand tons);

– soybeans ($90 million or 223 thousand tons);

The European Union remains Ukraine’s main trading partner, with exports of $1.8 billion in January. Strengthening economic ties with the EU is our priority. Therefore, we continue to work on maximizing opportunities for Ukrainian businesses and integrating them into European value chains.

Exports to countries other than the EU amounted to $1.3 billion, with Egypt, Turkey, China, and the United States leading the way.

In January 2025, exports decreased by $117 million (-3.6%) compared to December last year, while imports experienced an even greater decline – by $1.04 billion (-16.9%).

This was due to several factors, including a seasonal decline in oilseed exports and a reduction in the supply of metals, especially iron ore, due to low demand in China. At the same time, exports of major value-added products remain stable, and some of them are even showing growth. Therefore, we are optimistic that exports will resume the growth rates seen last year in the coming months.

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