In January-May 2025, Ukraine imported lead and lead products worth $3.413 million, which is 8.1 times more than in the same period in 2024. In May, imports amounted to $644 thousand.
At the same time, exports of lead products decreased by 16.1% to $3.638 million (in May – $679 thousand).
In 2024, Ukraine increased lead imports by 2.4 times to $2.391 million, while exports decreased by 22.9% to $11.401 million. For comparison: in 2023, imports amounted to $989 thousand, and exports – $14.778 million.
In January-May 2025, imports of power generating sets and rotating electrical converters (UKTZED 8502) increased 7.5 times in monetary terms compared to the same period in 2024, to $632.2 million, according to the State Customs Service of Ukraine.
Most of these devices were imported from the Czech Republic ($120 million, or 19% of the total), Austria ($88.7 million, or 14%), and the United States ($78.8 million, or 12.5%). Last year, the main suppliers were China, the Czech Republic, and Austria.
In May 2025, imports increased 11 times by May 2024, and by 39.3% by April 2025 to $115.7 million.
Exports of generators remained insignificant at $2 million over five months, mainly to Latvia, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
In January-May 2025, Ukraine imported medicines in dosage forms or packaged for retail trade for a total of $836.281 million.
According to the State Customs Service, exports of medicines during this period amounted to $92.989 million in monetary terms.
In addition, in the first five months of 2025, Ukraine imported non-dosed and non-packaged medicines for retail trade for $4.99 million, and ketgut, reagents, contrast agents, contraceptives and dental materials for $27 million.
The main countries from which Ukraine imports medicines are Germany (19.7%), India (10.4%) and France (7.36%). The main export markets are Uzbekistan (19.94%), Lithuania (19.7%) and Kazakhstan (13.4%).
Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation in energy management and automation, has been recognized as the most sustainable corporation in Europe by Corporate Knights, a Canadian media and research company specializing in corporate sustainability performance.
This recognition puts Schneider Electric at the top of the inaugural Europe 50 ranking, which evaluated more than 600 publicly traded European companies against a comprehensive set of sustainability criteria. This follows the company’s previous recognition in January 2025 as the world’s most sustainable corporation, which was also awarded by Corporate Knights as part of their renowned Global 100 ranking.
Together, these honors confirm Schneider Electric’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and its leadership in driving meaningful change across industries and geographies.
“At Schneider Electric, sustainability is not just a priority, it is embedded in our purpose and mission,” said Esther Finidori, Schneider Electric’s newly appointed Chief Sustainability Officer. “Being recognized as the most sustainable corporation in Europe is a strong endorsement of our efforts to make a positive impact through innovation, transparency and collaboration. We are proud to lead by example and remain committed to accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable and inclusive world.”
The Europe 50 is based on the same rigorous methodology as the Global 100, evaluating companies across a wide range of ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance indicators, such as carbon performance, net income, board diversity and sustainability-related investments. The scope of this ranking covers the constituents of the STOXX Europe 600 index, as well as the 100 largest public companies headquartered in Europe by market capitalization.
This dual recognition – both globally and regionally – underscores the positive impact that Schneider Electric is making. Through its innovative technologies and solutions, the company supports customers and partners in reducing their environmental footprint, improving energy efficiency, and advancing their sustainability goals.
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Please find below the current tenders of PJSC Ukrnafta announced in June 2025:
Overhaul of the oil collector “GZU-+++-GZU-+++” +++ of the Centralized Oil and Gas Processing Division “Okhtyrka Petroleum Gas” of PJSC Ukrnafta in Okhtyrka district, Sumy region.
Expected value of the procurement: UAH 11.00 million excluding VAT
Deadline for submission of bids: July 14, 2025.
Details are available at the link.
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CNC turning center.
Expected value of the procurement: UAH 9.98 million excluding VAT
Deadline for submission of bids: July 04, 2025.
Details at the link.
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Weighted drill pipes without threads in assortment.
Expected purchase price: UAH 11.70 million excluding VAT
Deadline for submission of bids: July 09, 2025.
Details at the link.
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“Ukrnaftais the largest oil company in Ukraine and the operator of the national network of filling stations. In March 2024, the company took over the management of Glusco’s assets and operates 545 filling stations – 461 owned and 84 managed.
The company is implementing a comprehensive program to restore operations and update the format of its filling stations. Since February 2023, the company has been issuing its own fuel coupons and NAFTAKarta cards, which are sold to legal entities and individuals through Ukrnafta-Postach LLC.
Ukrnafta’s largest shareholder is Naftogaz of Ukraine with a 50%+1 share.
In November 2022, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine decided to transfer to the state a share of corporate rights of the company owned by private owners, which is currently managed by the Ministry of Defense.
UKRNAFTA has been ranked in the TOP-5 of the Institute of Consumer Expertise. Its experts checked compliance with state standards of diesel fuel at Ukrainian gas stations. As a result, diesel from UKRNAFTA turned out to be one of the highest quality on the market.
Sergiy Fedorenko, Commercial Director of UKRNAFTA, emphasizes that the company carefully monitors the supply of only high-quality fuel to the network.
“Before the diesel gets into our customer’s tank, it undergoes several laboratory tests: when the railcar or tanker arrives, when it is transferred to the fuel truck, and then directly at the filling station network. This is done by our laboratories as well as independent laboratories so that we can control the quality from several sides. This fully complies with DSTU and European standards,” he said in a commentary to the Yedynye Novosti TV marathon.
The TV spot reminds us that high-quality fuel is one of the main prerequisites for reliable and durable operation of your car. Because even one refueling, for example, with low-quality diesel, can lead to problems with the fuel system and engine. As a result, the car may face expensive repairs.
That’s why car owners choose only trusted gas station chains. And they, in turn, pay special attention to fuel quality control at their filling stations.
“So, of course, you need to look at the brand and the reputation of the filling station to be sure that there will be quality fuel. We carry gasoline from Poland and Germany, and diesel fuel from a huge number of supplier countries. Tankers from Canada, Sweden, Israel, and Greece bring diesel to various ports where we can import it,” added Sergiy Fedorenko.
“Ukrnafta is Ukraine’s largest oil producer and operator of a national network of filling stations. In March 2024, the company took over the management of Glusco’s assets and operates a total of 545 filling stations – 461 owned and 84 managed.
The company is implementing a comprehensive program to restore operations and update the format of its filling stations. Since February 2023, the company has been issuing its own fuel coupons and NAFTAKarta cards, which are sold to legal entities and individuals through Ukrnafta-Postach LLC.
Ukrnafta’s largest shareholder is Naftogaz of Ukraine with a 50%+1 share.
In November 2022, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine decided to transfer to the state a share of corporate rights of the company owned by private owners, which is now managed by the Ministry of Defense.
