Over the past month, the BETS trading platform held 120 trading sessions for the purchase and sale of natural gas on the medium- and long-term markets, as well as four trading sessions each day on the short-term market.
BETS formed 233 initial positions for trading resources in February and March 2026 in the gas transmission system (GTS) and underground gas storage (UGS) facilities. A total of 32.79 million cubic meters of natural gas was sold on the medium- and long-term market. On the short-term market, 9.27 million cubic meters of natural gas were sold.
On the medium- and long-term market in February, quoted prices in the section of the same name ranged from 18,333.35 to 21,200 UAH excluding VAT. A downward price trend was observed until the end of the month.
Natural gas was also sold using TTF differentials: 9 million cubic meters at a premium ranging from 0.62 to 3.92 euros.
In the short-term market, exchange rates fluctuated daily within the range of 19,313.95–21,016.81 UAH excluding VAT.
“In February, the natural gas market remained active despite existing price fluctuations. Although trading volumes were lower compared to the previous month, market participants continue to actively use the trading infrastructure, and there remains high interest in short-term market transactions. UEB continues to ensure the stable operation of trading systems to create the most efficient conditions for all participants,” noted UEB CEO O. Kovalenko.
Ukraine’s grain market is entering the 2026–2027 marketing year (MY, July–June) under significant pressure due to accumulated stocks and intensifying global competition, according to the information and analytical agency “UkrAgroConsult.”
“The key factor remains the accumulation of carryover stocks, which could reach about 10.7 million tons, putting pressure on prices,” analysts noted.
According to their forecasts, gross grain production in Ukraine in the 2026 season is expected to reach about 60.3 million tons, with about 51 million tons to be exported to foreign markets.
UkrAgroConsult identified the growing role of logistics, costs, and global competition as the main trends of the season. According to analysts’ estimates, export dynamics will be shaped by the need to unload the market, and the market itself will shift to a buyer’s market.
The volume of passenger car imports to Ukraine, including cargo-passenger vans and racing cars (HS code 8703), amounted to $589.9 million in January-February 2026, which is 18% less than the figure for the same period in 2025 (nearly $720 million).
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service of Ukraine, passenger car imports in February fell by 18.1% compared to February 2025—to $315.9 million—but were 15.3% higher than in January 2026.
The top three suppliers of passenger cars to Ukraine in January-February were Japan, the United States, and Germany, while in the previous year these were the same countries, but Germany was the largest exporter, followed by the United States and Japan.
Specifically, during this period, car imports from Japan increased by 45.4% to $114.9 million, and their share in the structure of car imports rose to 19.5% from 11%.
Car imports from the United States to Ukraine totaled $104.4 million (down 14.5%), and from Germany, $91.5 million (down 40%).
Imports of passenger cars from other countries in January–February totaled $279.1 million, compared to $366.6 million in January of last year.
At the same time, in the first two months of the year, Ukraine exported such vehicles worth only $0.6 million, whereas last year, a total of $1.9 million worth were exported to the UAE (90.5%), the Czech Republic, and Moldova.
According to the State Customs Service, passenger cars accounted for nearly 4% of Ukraine’s total goods imports in January-February of this year, compared to 6.37% during the same period last year.
As reported, in 2025, passenger cars worth nearly $6.15 billion were imported into Ukraine, which is 40.2% more than in 2024. The top three exporters were the United States, Germany, and China. Cars worth $10.1 million were exported (2.7 times less).
The significant increase in passenger car imports to Ukraine in the final months of 2025 was driven by news that VAT exemptions on electric vehicle imports would be abolished as of January 1, 2026, whereas imports have declined significantly since the start of this year.
In January-February 2026, Ukraine exported 9.95 million tons of agricultural products worth $4 billion, which is 9.3% higher than the figure for the same period last year in monetary terms, according to Taras Vysotsky, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture.
“Despite the conditions of war, the agricultural sector is maintaining stable export volumes and increasing revenue. We see a positive trend—the share of processed products is growing, in particular, rapeseed oil exports have increased significantly. Diversifying export markets remains an important task,” the press service of the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture quoted Vysotsky as saying.
The Ministry of Economy clarified that the EU remains Ukraine’s key partner (50% of revenue), while the share of the Middle East and North Africa accounted for 20%. Turkey’s role in the export structure grew to 13%, and shipments to that country more than doubled in monetary terms—reaching $507 million. The main export items remain corn, sunflower oil, wheat, soybeans, and meat.
Rapeseed oil exports showed the most rapid growth, reaching $102 million compared to $3 million last year (8th place in the agricultural goods ranking). Corn exports rose by 20%—to 5.6 million tons, mainly due to shipments to Turkey. At the same time, wheat exports fell by 43% to 1.2 million tons, due to a record harvest in the EU (134.4 million tons in 2025) and a drop in demand for Ukrainian grain in that region.
According to the Relocation.com.ua project, the Cypriot authorities have officially ended the transition period during which foreign investors could still apply for permanent residency under the previous, more lenient conditions. This was announced by the Cyprus Department of Migration, which published a notice on March 3 regarding the cessation of accepting applications under the old criteria under Regulation 6(2).
This refers to a mechanism that allowed some applicants to take advantage of the conditions in effect before the requirements were tightened. Now that this option has closed, new applications must comply with the program’s updated rules, including current investment and compliance requirements. According to industry market reviews, the key condition for third-country nationals to obtain permanent residency in Cyprus through the fast-track program remains an investment of at least €300,000 in real estate or another approved asset; however, applications under the old parameters are no longer accepted.
The decision may affect some of the demand from foreigners who viewed real estate purchases as a way to secure resident status on the island. At the same time, Cyprus’s housing market itself remained stable in early 2026. According to data based on official statistics from the Department of Lands and Surveys, in February 2026, the total number of real estate transactions increased by 11% year-over-year. Cypriot buyers accounted for 866 transactions, EU citizens for 231, and buyers from non-EU countries for approximately 430–440 transactions, or nearly 29% of the monthly volume.
The most notable activity among foreign buyers in February was recorded in Paphos and Larnaca. In Paphos, EU citizens completed 92 transactions, while buyers from non-EU countries completed 145. In Larnaca, EU citizens accounted for 42 transactions, while non-European buyers accounted for 121. This confirms that coastal areas continue to be the main focal points for foreign capital in Cyprus’s residential real estate market.
Overall, according to Audit Office data, 61% of real estate sales in Cyprus in 2024 were made by Cypriots, 12.07% by EU citizens, and 27.35% by citizens of non-EU countries.
In total, 15,797 real estate transactions were registered on the island in 2024, of which 4,321 involved non-European buyers. The highest share of foreign transactions was in Paphos—44.19% of all sales—followed by Larnaca—33.85%, Famagusta—26.71%, and Limassol—26.51%.
When it comes to the main groups of foreigners investing in housing in Cyprus, the market is currently shaped by several major flows. First, there are EU citizens, who are particularly active in Limassol and Paphos. Second, there are buyers from countries outside the EU, for whom Cyprus remains attractive both as a place to live and as an investment destination. Among the most prominent non-European groups in recent years are Lebanese, Israelis, Russians, and Chinese. According to the Audit Office, in the Nicosia sample for 2020–2024, the largest groups of foreign buyers were Chinese and Lebanese—16% each—followed by Russians—14%—and Israelis—10%.
More recent data presented by the Cypriot Ministry of Interior to parliament shows that between September 2024 and September 2025, British, Israeli, and Russian buyers stood out among foreign buyers. In Larnaca, Israelis purchased 850 properties, Lebanese—723, and British—302. In Limassol, Russians led with 846 purchases, followed by Israelis—571 and Greeks—261. In Paphos, the British took first place with 890 transactions, followed by Israelis with 683 and Russians with 327.
Thus, the closure of the transitional scheme for obtaining permanent residency under the old rules means one thing for foreign investors: access to the Cypriot real estate market remains, but the previous preferential terms can no longer be used.
The volume of capital investments in Ukraine in 2025 increased by 25.2% compared to 2024 and amounted to UAH 669.3 billion, the State Statistics Service reported on Tuesday. It is noted that the main source of financing for capital investments last year remained the own funds of enterprises and organizations, which accounted for 71.2% of the total volume.
The agency specified that the share of the state budget amounted to 7%, local budget funds to 6.4%, household funds for housing construction to 5.7%, bank and other borrowed financing to 5.1%, while funds from foreign investors accounted for only 0.1%.
A significant share of capital investments was directed to industry — 38.7% of the total amount of investments (UAH 259.1 billion); transport, warehousing, postal and courier activities — 10.8% (UAH 72.3 billion).
As reported, capital investments in Ukraine in 2024 increased by 35% to UAH 534.4 billion.
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, State Statistics Service, UKRAINIAN ECONOMY
