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Business news from Ukraine

Imports of generators to Ukraine increased 7.7 times in first quarter of 2025

9 April , 2025  

According to the State Customs Service, in January-March 2025, Ukraine sharply increased imports of electric generating sets and rotating converters (UKTZED 8502) to $432.9 million, up 7.7 times compared to the same period in 2024.

In March, imports amounted to $88.2 million: this is 6.3 times higher than in March 2024, but 47% less than in February 2025.

Main suppliers:
– Czech Republic – $85.7 million (19.8%)
– USA – $77.3 million (17.85%)
– Austria – $58.7 million (15.87%)

For comparison, in 2024, imports of generators increased by 3.7% to $732.5 million. As a reminder, since July 2024, Ukraine has exempted the import of generators from VAT and customs duties.

The main manufacturers and brands of generators whose products are actively represented in Ukrainian imports are:
– Honda Power (Japan)
– Kohler (USA)
– SDMO (France)
– Geko (Germany)
– Endress (Germany)
– FG Wilson (UK)
– Tedom (Czech Republic)

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