Industrial production in Ukraine grew by 2.9% in June 2025 compared to June 2024, after falling by 1.6% in May, in April and March by 6.4%, in February and January by 8.8% and 4.8%, respectively, according to the State Statistics Service (SSS).
Derzhstat specifies that the volume of industrial products sold in the first half of 2025 amounted to UAH 1,974.5 billion, of which UAH 346.7 billion was sold outside Ukraine.
Overall, industrial production in Ukraine fell by 3.9% in the first six months of this year compared to the same period last year, with the extractive industry and quarrying down 12.6%, in the supply of electricity, gas, steam, and conditioned air by 1.6%, and in the manufacturing industry by 0.6%. At the end of the first five months of 2025, a decline of 5.1% was recorded.
The growth in industrial production in June 2025 compared to June 2024 was due to the supply of electricity, gas, steam, and conditioned air (7.2%), manufacturing (5.7%), particularly in the production of computers, electronic, and optical products (62.4%), pharmaceuticals – by 36.6%, rubber and plastic products – by 13%, furniture – by 12.1%, textiles – by 9%, metallurgy and metal products – by 7.5%, in woodworking – by 4.7%, in machine building – by 2.9%, in the production of food products, beverages, and tobacco products – by 2.1%.
At the same time, the extractive industry and quarrying saw a decline of 5.6%, coal and lignite mining – by 19.4%, metal ores – by 16.1%, crude oil and natural gas – by 0.4%, However, a 6% increase in production was recorded in the extraction of other minerals and quarrying, and in the extraction of sand, stone, and clay – by 4.4%.
A decline in industrial production was also recorded in the production of coke (11.8%), electrical equipment (5.3%), and motor vehicles (2.9%).
The statistics office reported that industrial production in June 2025 decreased by 1.8% compared to the previous month.
As reported, industrial production in Ukraine in 2024 increased by 4.6% according to revised data.
The amount of tourist tax paid in January-July 2025 amounted to UAH 178 million, which is UAH 46.9 million, or 35.7% more than in the same period of 2024, according to the website of the State Tax Service (STS) of Ukraine.
According to a statement on the agency’s website on Tuesday, the leaders among the regions of Ukraine remain Kyiv (UAH 42.5 million to the local budget), Lviv (UAH 33.2 million), Ivano-Frankivsk (UAH 26.1 million), and Zakarpattia (UAH 15.3 million).
The STS reminded that the tourist tax is paid by citizens of Ukraine, foreigners, and stateless persons as an advance payment to tax agents before temporary accommodation in places of residence. Persons and children with disabilities, persons accompanying persons with disabilities of group I or children with disabilities, as well as veterans, are not subject to the tax. The list of tax agents that collect tourist tax is posted on local council websites.
Ukraine’s retail trade turnover in January-June 2025 increased by 6.3% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching UAH 1.213 trillion in nominal terms
These preliminary data were reported by the State Statistics Service (SSS).
According to its data, retail trade turnover in June 2025 increased by 7.3% compared to June last year, while in May 2025 it decreased by 0.5%.
The State Statistics Service specifies that the turnover of retail trade enterprises (legal entities) in January-June 2025 increased by 5.8% compared to January-June 2024 and amounted to UAH 841.153 billion.
At the same time, in June this year, compared to June 2024, the retail turnover of enterprises increased by 6.7%, while by May 2025 it decreased by 0.8%.
The State Statistics Service reminds that the data does not include territories temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation and parts of territories where hostilities are (were) ongoing.
Ukrainian farmers will harvest about 56 million tons of early grain crops and 21 million tons of oilseeds in the 2025 season, according to Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Taras Vysotsky.
“In principle, in terms of early grain crops, production is expected to be around 26 million tons, which is slightly less than last year. The decrease is due to the fact that in the southeastern regions, the yield of winter wheat and rye is, unfortunately, lower due to drought,” he said on Ukrainian Radio.
Speaking about the corn harvest, which will begin in September, the deputy minister noted that the harvest is also expected to be good. At the same time, corn crops in the southeast — parts of Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, and Odesa regions — have been virtually lost. However, the main corn belt of Ukraine — Sumy, Chernihiv, Poltava, Kyiv regions and further west, despite late sowing and late emergence, thanks to precipitation and optimal temperature conditions, has produced good plants.
“Ultimately, the corn harvest will be quite good on a national scale. We can talk about about 28 million tons, which is more than last year,” Vysotsky said, adding that the final forecast figure of 56 million tons of gross grain harvest is in line with last year’s level.
According to him, farmers will receive about 21 million tons of oilseeds in 2025, which corresponds to the 2024 figure. The production structure will include slightly more sunflower and less soybeans.
The deputy minister also noted favorable purchase prices for agricultural products.
“From a farmer’s point of view, prices are high, really good. Even now, at the time of harvest, they are not falling and are holding steady. Where there were no force majeure circumstances and no losses, these prices are really worthy as a result of working the land,” he stressed.
Speaking about livestock products, Vysotsky noted the stable situation with the production of all types of meat, eggs, and milk.
He recalled that due to the cold spring, horticulture suffered losses in the 2025 season.
“Yes, there were losses in orchards, in the early group, but for late varieties, the indicators may be slightly better and at the level of last year. In the domestic market of Ukraine, a decrease in apple prices is expected in the near future. Currently, they are holding steady because last year’s harvest is being sold. The cost includes long-term storage. But starting in September, the situation will change and stabilize by the end of October. Depending on the final harvest, the prices will be completely different,“ Vysotsky said.
According to him, the situation with vegetables is similar.
”We are approaching the mass harvest (of vegetables – IF-U). We see that the price is reacting and will decline. But there are no prerequisites for it to fall below cost. Vegetables will be more affordable for consumers, but with a normal economic effect for the producer,” Vysotsky concluded.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to privatize the Odessa Port Plant (OPP), Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko announced.
“Today, we made a decision to privatize the Odessa Port Plant. The state-owned stake will be put up for an open electronic auction with a starting price of UAH 4.5 billion,” Sviridenko wrote on Telegram following Tuesday’s government meeting.
According to her, OPP is one of the largest chemical complexes in Ukraine, which before the war produced ammonia and urea and exported fertilizers, but since 2022, its main production has been shut down.
“The plant was operating partially, providing oxygen and nitrogen for critical needs and serving as a port hub. The enterprise must resume full-scale operations. This is only possible by attracting private owners and investments. The sale of OPZ will fill the budget, create new jobs, and provide Ukrainian farmers with access to domestic fertilizers,” the prime minister emphasized.
As reported by Taras Melnychuk, representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada, on Telegram, the terms of sale of the state’s 99.5667% stake in the authorized capital of Odesa Port Plant JSC at an electronic auction have been approved, which, in particular, provide for: the preservation of the company’s main activities; making investments in the form of capital investments for technical re-equipment and modernization (including energy modernization) of production in the total amount of at least UAH 500 million; repayment within twelve months from the date of transfer.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has updated the procedure for crossing the state border: men aged 18 to 22 will be able to cross the border without hindrance during martial law, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said.
“This applies to all citizens of the relevant age,” she wrote on Telegram.
According to the head of government, this decision also applies to citizens who, for various reasons, find themselves abroad. We want Ukrainians to maintain their ties with Ukraine as much as possible. The changes will take effect the day after the resolution is officially published.
