For Kyiv residents, Ukrposhta’s rates have changed not just by a few hryvnias, but in terms of the calculation logic itself.Starting January 1, 2025, Ukrposhta charges for domestic parcels based on box volume rather than weight in grams. Weight is still recorded on the form—for sorting and safety purposes—but the fee is calculated based on cubic centimeters. This information comes from «Kyiv Shchodennyi» (Kyiv Daily) and is reported by thePromPolitInformportal.
The next change is coming sooner: as of April 1, 2026, JSC Ukrposhta has updated some of its domestic rates. The smallest shipments have increased in price by approximately 5 UAH, while larger items have seen a more significant hike. Separate rules apply to letters: price caps for standard and registered mail weighing up to 50g were approved by the NCEC via Resolution No. 646 dated November 12, 2025 (registered with the Ministry of Justice on November 28, 2025, under No. 1781/45187), effective January 1, 2026.
And what rates did Ukrposhta offer for its services more than five years ago?
Tariffs Raised by 20%
On July 16, 2021, the National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization (NCCIR) approved a draft decision to raise tariffs for universal postal services provided by JSC Ukrposhta. This was announced by the NCCIR.
The regulator approved a maximum rate increase of 20%. Ukrposhta had initially proposed an average increase of 28.8% due to rising costs for logistics, the minimum wage, and utility services. However, the regulator agreed on a compromise figure of 20%.
The decision to raise costs was driven by inflation, a rise in the producer price index, an increase in the minimum wage, and a general rise in the cost of providing postal services.
“Please note that the approved tariffs for universal postal services are maximum limits; this means Ukrposhta has the right to provide services to consumers at rates below these established maximums,” the commission emphasized.
According to NCCIR data, the company had requested a tariff review six times over the past few months; the tariffs had last been changed in 2019. The most recent request was submitted in May 2021. Ukrposhta had proposed a phased price increase:
Stage 1 — from the date the National Commission’s decision enters into force until November 30, 2021, with an average increase of 28.8%: 23% for domestic services and 39.2% for international services; Stage 2 — starting December 1, 2021 — an average increase of 9.3%.
However, the regulator authorized a price hike of only 20%, noting that its calculations “take into account the interests of society, operators, and postal service users, and generally align with tariff-setting practices in European Union countries.”
Tariffs introduced by Ukrposhta effective July 1, 2023
As of July 1, JSC Ukrposhta raised rates for shipments within Ukraine and abroad. This was reported by Ukrinform, citing a press release obtained by the news agency.
“Starting July 1, Ukrposhta is compelled to partially revise the cost of shipments within Ukraine and abroad. Under the new rates, the delivery cost for ‘Ukrposhta Express’ shipments will increase by an average of UAH 10 for shipments within a single region and by UAH 8 for nationwide shipments,” the statement reads.
For “Ukrposhta Standard” services, the average increase is UAH 7 for delivery across Ukraine and UAH 10 for delivery within a specific region.
The cost of the “Ukrposhta Documents” service, as well as fees for courier pickup or delivery, will also rise by UAH 5.
Additionally, starting July 1, changes have been made to the delivery rates for “registered small packets” across all zones and for parcel delivery to seven Middle Eastern countries: Algeria, Afghanistan, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia. These changes amount to 10% of current rates.
Pricing based on the volumetric weight of the parcel has also come fully into effect.
Due to rising fuel costs, the company increased its courier delivery fee by 5 UAH—to 50 UAH—starting July 1 (establishing a uniform rate for both urban and rural areas). At the same time, rates for certain services were optimized or reduced for some customer segments.
The company has updated its official Ukrposhta rates; under the new structure, base prices for domestic parcel delivery start at 50 UAH for the smallest category (“Tiny”), while priority shipments cost 10 UAH more (starting at 60 UAH).
The reasons cited for the price increases include:
Rising fuel and energy costs.
Increased logistics expenses and infrastructure upgrades at sorting centers.
A shift to European pricing standards that account for parcel volume rather than just actual weight.
Detailed, up-to-date information on current rates is available on the Ukrposhta Rates page.
How much does a domestic parcel from Kyiv cost?
The old weight-based tiers (ranging from “up to 20 g” to “up to 5 kg”) for domestic parcels no longer apply. The current system uses six size categories (based on volume) up to 120,000 cm³ and two service plans: “Basic” and “Priority.” Volume is calculated simply: package length × width × height in centimeters. A 20 × 15 × 9 cm box yields 2,700 cm³, placing it in the “Small” category, even if it contains a kilogram of books.
A parcel weighing around 1 kg sent within Kyiv in a compact box usually falls under the “Small” or “Mini” tariff: 50–80 UAH via the “Basic” plan. If you send the same item from Khreshchatyk to Fastiv, expect to pay 55–85 UAH. The tariff already includes packaging bags and the fee for a declared value of up to 500 UAH. Processing the shipment at a branch adds 5 UAH; pickup or delivery to a specific address costs an additional 45–50 UAH. If both drop-off and pickup occur at the same branch, a flat rate of 35 UAH applies.
Parcels exceeding 120,000 cm³ are calculated using the formula: volume in cm³ divided by 480 (including VAT). The maximum weight per item is 30 kg; anything heavier is classified as palletized freight.
When a letter is cheaper than a parcel
A “letter” is defined as an envelope weighing up to 2 kg containing paper-based items, such as applications, contracts, or greeting cards. You cannot put objects, cosmetics, or a charger inside a letter; the counter staff will reclassify the shipment as a parcel, causing the price to jump. A standard letter or postcard weighing up to 50g costs 24 UAH (including VAT) for domestic delivery within Ukraine. For items weighing between 50g and 2kg, the cost is 72 UAH. A registered letter with declared value costs 48 UAH for up to 50g and 96 UAH for up to 2kg.
The “Ukrposhta Document” service costs 55 UAH (including VAT) for items up to 1kg. This price includes an A4 envelope, a declared value of 500 UAH, and return delivery if the recipient fails to collect the item. For submitting documents to a One-Stop Service Center (CNAP), a polyclinic, or an HOA (OSBB), this is often more cost-effective than a priority “Tiny” parcel.
A paper delivery confirmation notice costs 48 UAH, while an electronic one costs 24 UAH. The paper version is required when an institution demands a signed receipt slip.
An inventory of contents prepared online costs 24 UAH; the same inventory prepared at the post office costs 48 UAH.
An international standard letter weighing up to 50g costs 2.50 USD (excluding VAT), and a postcard weighing up to 20g costs 1 USD. The amount charged in hryvnias is based on the National Bank of Ukraine exchange rate on the day of acceptance.
How international shipments are calculated
Ukrposhta uses three operational schemes for international shipping rather than just “one parcel type with a surcharge.” The “Small Packet” and “PRIME Packet” options are for lightweight items (up to a few kilograms) with dimensional limits (usually a maximum side length of 60 cm and a total sum of dimensions not exceeding 90 cm). A standard international parcel accommodates larger dimensions. EMS is the fastest option and allows for larger size limits.
Prices on the operator’s website are listed in US dollars, excluding VAT. The cash desk calculates the hryvnia amount based on the official NBU exchange rate. As of September 17, 2026, the rate is 44.60 UAH per dollar; thus, the benchmark is as follows: a small package weighing up to 1 kg sent to Poland or Germany via a service like EMS or “Priority Package” costs around 19 dollars—approximately 850 UAH plus VAT on the “Ukrainian” leg of the route. For a package weighing up to 2 kg, the cost for the same destination might be around 26 dollars. For the USA, a lightweight shipment (up to 100 g) starts at 6 dollars, while a 1 kg package costs around 20 dollars.
For parcels exceeding 1–2 kg, a different formula applies: a fixed rate per item plus a fee per kilogram. For Germany, specifically, this is 6.5 dollars per item and 2 dollars per kilogram; for Poland, it is 12 dollars and 3.5 dollars, respectively. The exact combination of “country + weight + service type” can be found using the calc.ukrposhta.ua calculator; manual calculations often differ from the cash desk’s figures due to variables such as shipping zones, dimensions, and the method of paying for postage stamps.
Additionally, customs clearance for commercial shipments and manual declaration processing can add about 1 dollar to the cost. Non-commercial parcels sent to the EU remain subject to existing value limits; the Council only began reviewing import taxation rules in September 2026, so for an outbound parcel from Kyiv, this does not yet affect Ukrposhta’s rates.
For a letter with a declared value of up to 500 UAH, the surcharge is already included in the 48 UAH or 96 UAH tariff; for values between 500 UAH and 5,000 UAH, an additional 24 UAH applies. There is an additional international surcharge: approximately $2.50 for the declared value (in addition to the weight-based fee) plus 0.5% of the value in hryvnias, subject to a minimum of $1. It makes no sense to declare the value of a cheap item “just in case”—you will only increase the cost. However, for a smartphone, glasses, or stamped documents, it is worth doing—provided you are prepared to verify the value.
