Since the beginning of 2026, Ukraine has agreed on 23 new areas and trade conditions for the export of domestic products – this exceeded the figure of 2025, when 22 new markets were opened. This is reported by Agroweek, the PromPolitInform portal reports.
Which countries and positions have been opened
Albania – the supply of processed pet food is allowed.
Algeria – the market for cattle for meat, fattening and breeding needs has been opened.
Vietnam – the export of egg products has been agreed.
Georgia — opening of trade in beef and offal, plant-based feed, rendered fats of non-food purpose and animal by-products.
Denmark — approved the supply of live rodents.
Egypt — allowed the export of sheep for immediate slaughter, egg products, fish products and pet food.
Korea (Republic of Korea) — opened the market for pet food.
Côte d’Ivoire — approved the supply of beef, lamb, poultry and products thereof.
Kuwait — opened the market for meat and meat products.
Moldova — approved the export of live snails, snail caviar and meat products.
Chile — allowed the supply of milk and dairy products.
European Union — approved the import of plants for planting common and blue cherries and their hybrids.
China — opened the market for flour.
What does opening new markets mean
Expanding access to foreign markets covers not only raw materials, but increasingly finished goods and value-added products. This dynamics is consistent with the Export Strategy of Ukraine until 2030, which envisages a gradual transition from exporting mainly raw materials to increasing the share of competitive products with high added value.
Expanding markets creates opportunities for domestic producers to increase the export value of products, invest in processing and standardization, and find new partners outside traditional areas. At the same time, exporters will need to adapt to importers’ requirements for phytosanitary and veterinary standards, packaging, labeling, and logistics.
The new geography of exports covers both markets with high technical requirements and countries with demand for mass-consumption agricultural products, which opens up wide opportunities for diversification and increasing the share of value-added products in Ukraine’s total exports.
