Ukraine’s exports in January-December 2024 increased by 15.5% compared to 2023 to $41.6 billion, while imports increased by 11.3% from $63.5 billion to $70.7 billion, the State Customs Service (SCS) reported in a telegram.
“At the same time, taxable imports amounted to $57.4 billion, which is 81% of the total volume of imported goods. The tax burden per 1 kg of taxable imports in 2024 amounted to $0.51/kg, which is 5% more than in 2023,” the State Customs Service said.
According to the published information, most of the goods were imported to Ukraine from China – $14.4 billion, Poland – $7 billion, and Germany – $5.4 billion. At the same time, Ukraine exported the most goods to Poland – $4.7 billion, Spain – $2.9 billion, and Germany – $2.8 billion.
In the total volume of goods imported in January-December 2024, 65% of the goods were in the category of machinery, equipment and transport – $25 billion (UAH 172.3 billion, or 29% of customs payments, were paid to the budget during customs clearance), chemical products – $11.7 billion (UAH 87.7 billion, or 15% of customs revenues), and fuel and energy – $8.9 billion (UAH 157.6 billion, or 27% of revenues, were paid during customs clearance).
The top three most exported goods from Ukraine are food products – $24.6 billion, metals and metal products – $4.4 billion, and machinery, equipment and transport – $3.5 billion.
The State Customs Service added that in 2024, UAH 311.3 million was paid to the budget during customs clearance of exports of goods subject to export duties.
