In March 2025, exports of goods from Ukraine reached a record high of $3.6 billion, which is 4.5% more than in the same month last year and 18% more than in February of this year. Overall, exports for the first quarter amounted to nearly $9.9 billion.
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In particular, exports of pig iron increased more than 13.4 times, reaching an additional $110 million. Exports of sunflower seeds rose 11.5 times, by $15.9 million, while shipments of sunflower meal increased by 80.3% ($35.8 million), and sunflower oil by 39.2% ($141.6 million). As a result, the physical volume of exports grew to 9.98 million tons, which is 15.9% more than in February 2025.
Maritime exports in March were also successful: they increased by 24.7% in monetary terms and by 17% by weight compared to February. Rail exports rose by 16.8% in monetary terms and by 15.1% by weight.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine noted that despite the decrease in the physical weight of exports, the monetary value of goods is increasing. In March last year, the weight of exports was 11.9 million tons worth $3.46 billion, while this year it is 9.9 million tons worth $3.62 billion. This indicates a gradual increase in the share of goods with higher added value, reflecting the successful development of the Ukrainian processing industry, which is capable of overcoming the challenges of war and accessing international markets.
The European Union remains Ukraine’s main trading partner, with goods supplied worth $2.04 billion in March, which is 6.1% more than in February.