A year of war in Ukraine’s foreign trade
A year of war in Ukraine’s foreign trade

Author(s): Sławomir Matuszak
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Agriculture, Economic policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Peace and Conflict Studies, Transport / Logistics, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: Russian invasion of Ukraine; Foreign trade; Rail and road transport; Ukraine's GDP;
Summary/Abstract: The Russian invasion has led to a collapse in Ukraine’s trade, in particular foreign trade. It has also caused major changes in the geographical structure of its imports and exports. Due to the Russian blockade, Ukrainian ports have lost their status as the country’s main export gateway. Rail and road transport has gained in importance, as since 24 February 2022 Ukraine has used them to ship and import most of its goods via the territory of its western neighbors. As a consequence, the European Union has consolidated its role as Kyiv’s main trade partner in both exports and imports, while Poland – for the first time in history – has become the leader in Ukraine’s trade exchange.

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