Imports of electric batteries and separators to Ukraine in January–March 2026 increased 3.8-fold compared to the same period in 2025—to $833.9 million, according to data from the State Customs Service.
The main supplier of these products in the first quarter was China, from which $736.8 million worth of batteries were imported, accounting for 88.4% of total imports. Products were also supplied from the Czech Republic ($19.7 million) and Taiwan ($11.9 million).
In January–March of last year, the largest suppliers were China with a 79.2% share, Bulgaria with 5.3%, and Taiwan with 3.8%.
In March 2026, battery imports increased 4.4-fold compared to March 2025, but decreased by 8.6% compared to February of this year—to $282 million.
At the same time, battery exports from Ukraine over the three-month period totaled $11.4 million, compared to $11 million a year earlier. The main export destinations were Poland — $3.3 million, France — $2 million, and Germany — $1.7 million.
As reported, at the end of July 2024, Ukraine exempted imports of electric generator equipment and batteries from customs duties and VAT. By the end of 2025, battery imports into Ukraine had grown by 55% compared to 2024—to $1.48 billion.
Source: https://expertsclub.eu
