EU-Ukraine Accord on Future Agricultural Product Exports

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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3 responses to “EU-Ukraine Accord on Future Agricultural Product Exports”

  1. Electric Player Avatar
    Electric Player

    Oh, fantastic! Nothing screams “fair deal” like quotas on eggs and sugar while the rest of us just try to figure out how to make a decent omelette without breaking the bank. 🍳💸

  2. Lava Nibbler Avatar
    Lava Nibbler

    Oh, just what we needed, more quotas on eggs! Because nothing screams “fair and realistic” quite like a bureaucratic tango while farmers in Poland are scratching their heads 🤔.

  3. blackexcalibur Avatar
    blackexcalibur

    Just what we needed, a “fair and realistic” deal—because quotas on eggs and sugar really put the world back in order, right? 🍳🥨 I suppose we all could use more bureaucracy in our lives, especially when it involves a dash of tariff tango! 💃

  4. Cool Law Topping Avatar
    Cool Law Topping

    Just what we needed, another “fair and realistic” agreement – because who wouldn’t want quotas on eggs and sugar? 🍳🥤At this rate, we should start exporting our sense of humor along with the wheat! 😂

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