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The European Union exported €2.68 billion worth of agricultural products to Ukraine in January–July 2026. This was €239 million, or 10%, more than in the same period of 2025.

In June, MHP acquired Payan Hermanos (Spain) and gained control over Incusur (Spain).

Ukraine can help the European Union move from responding to food crises around the world to finding ways to resolve them.

Ukraine has appealed to the European Union and other international partners for $1.5–2 billion to compensate for the additional costs of exporting grain through Baltic ports.

As of the beginning of 2026, 448 Ukrainian enterprises are authorised to export products of animal origin to European Union countries.

As of mid-September 2026, Ukraine continues to actively use tariff quotas for supplies of agri-food products to the European Union.

In January–June 2026, the European Union exported €2.32 billion worth of agricultural products to Ukraine. This is €247 million, or 12%, more than in the same period of 2025.

In July of this year, Ukraine exported 216.9 million eggs worth $17.7 million.

Trade turnover in agricultural goods between Ukraine and the European Union in January–June 2026 increased by $847 million (+11%) compared with the same period last year and amounted to $8.55 billion.

The future of European and Ukrainian agriculture is not a confrontation between Ukraine and the EU, but a partnership aimed at building a stronger and more resilient agricultural sector.

Ukraine ranks third among sugar suppliers to the European Union, holding an 11% share of total imports.

Poland leads in terms of purchases of organic berries from Ukraine.

The European Commission has registered more than 3,700 geographical indications (GIs). This helps protect Europe’s rich heritage of food and beverage products.

Ukraine will benefit from the earliest possible start of negotiations with the European Union in the agricultural sector.

Demand for organic gluten-free products, functional ingredients for the food industry, dairy products, and processed berries is growing across the European market.

Ukrainian organic raw materials for the baking industry have significant potential in the European market. However, products that are actively supplied in the B2B segment usually remain invisible to the end consumer in the EU.