Imports of electric batteries and separators to Ukraine in January-October 2025 increased by 53.4% year-on-year to $1.060 billion, according to the State Customs Service.
The largest suppliers were China with $740.6 million (70.2%), Vietnam with $96.2 million (9%), and Taiwan with $53.8 million (5%). In 2024, China (82%), Bulgaria (3.1%), and the Czech Republic (3%) were the leaders.
In October 2025, battery imports amounted to $144.9 million, which is 13.2% higher than in October 2024. Exports for ten months amounted to $43.9 million, with the main destinations being Poland (33%), Germany (12.9%), and France (11.9%). In 2024, exports amounted to $34.1 million, of which almost 30% went to Poland, 14.7% to France, and 11% to Germany.
Context. Since the end of July 2024, battery imports have been exempt from customs duties and VAT. By the end of 2024, imports of these products had more than doubled to $950.6 million.
Source: https://expertsclub.eu/ukrayina-zbilshyla-import-akumulyatoriv-na-53-za-desyat-misyacziv/
