In January-October 2024, Ukraine increased exports by 16.1% to $34.6 billion, while imports increased by 9.9% to $57.4 billion, the State Customs Service reports.
“At the same time, taxable imports amounted to $47.4 billion, which is 83% of the total volume of imported goods. The tax burden per 1 kg of taxable imports in January-October 2024 amounted to $0.51/kg, which is 5% more than in the same period in 2023,” the State Customs Service website said on Friday.
Among the countries from which Ukraine imported the most goods: China ($11.6 billion), Poland ($5.6 billion), and Germany ($4.4 billion).
Ukraine exported the most to Poland – by $4 billion, Germany – by $2.4 billion, and Spain – by $2.4 billion.
It is noted that in total, 65% of imported goods in January-October 2024 were machinery, in particular, equipment and transport – $20.3 billion (during customs clearance, UAH 141 billion was paid to the budget, or 30% of customs revenues), chemical products – $9.3 billion (UAH 72.3 billion was paid to the budget, or 15% of revenues), fuel and energy – $8.7 billion (UAH 127.1 billion was paid, or 27% of customs revenues).
The top three most exported goods from Ukraine are food products – $20.3 billion, metals and metal products – $3.8 billion, and machinery, equipment and transport – $2.9 billion.
It is noted that in January-October 2024, UAH 251.7 million was paid to the budget during customs clearance of exports of goods subject to export duties.
