
The European Union has announced a “preliminary agreement” with Ukraine regarding the future export of Ukrainian agricultural products, as per Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič.
This agreement is described as “fair and realistic,” with the Commissioner emphasizing the establishment of quotas on “sensitive” products like eggs, sugar, and wheat.
Since 2022, and up until June 5, the EU exempted Ukrainian agricultural products from tariffs to support Kyiv following the Russian invasion. This exemption aimed to help alleviate the increased export costs to the EU, as Russia posed threats to traditional maritime shipping routes.
However, this measure was discontinued earlier this month due to protests in neighboring countries, particularly Poland, over the influx of inexpensive Ukrainian grains, poultry, and sugar. The EU has reverted to its pre-war trade arrangement with Ukraine, reinstating tariffs and quotas on agricultural products.
The EU remains Ukraine’s largest trading partner, with data from Brussels indicating that Ukraine ranks as the third largest exporter of agri-food products to the EU. (30/6/25)
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