Trade and industrial sectors combined formed more than a third of budget payments
The manufacturing industry became the key taxpayer to the consolidated budget of Ukraine for January–August 2026, providing 17.9% of all revenues. Together with the trade sector, these industries accounted for more than a third of total taxes and fees paid. This was reported by Delo.ua citing the State Tax Service of Ukraine, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
According to the State Tax Service of Ukraine, manufacturing enterprises increased their budget contributions by 44.8 billion UAH in the first eight months of this year, representing an 18.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025. In absolute terms, this sector led in terms of additional tax revenue growth.
Share of trade and the public sector
Wholesale and retail trade, as well as vehicle maintenance services, accounted for 16.3% of the total budget payments. Tax liabilities in this segment grew by 31.6 billion UAH, or 13.5%, over the year.
An additional 11.9% of tax revenue came from public administration, the defense sector, and mandatory social insurance. Figures in this group showed growth dynamics of 30.7 billion UAH, or 18.9% in percentage terms.
Financial sector and growth dynamics
Financial and insurance activities accounted for 10.8% of total revenue during the reporting period. Among the four largest economic sectors, this area demonstrated the highest growth rates in tax payments — an increase of 25.5%.
In monetary terms, the increase in taxes from the financial sector amounted to 35.7 billion UAH. It is worth noting that the leadership trend of the manufacturing industry has persisted throughout the year, as its share in budget revenues was 17.6% by the end of the first half of 2026.
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