The Ministry of Economy presented its industrial strategy concept at URC 2025

The strategy takes into account the main challenges – war, dependence on the raw materials model, etc.

The Ministry of Economy presented its industrial strategy concept at the International Conference on the Recovery of Ukraine (URC 2025) in Rome. This is stated in a report from the ministry.

The following sectors have been identified as priorities for development:

• machine building;
• infrastructure and construction;
• IT and digital industries;
• defense and dual-use technology;
• steel industry (including green steel sector);
• energy;
• agricultural processing.

According to Deputy Minister of Economy Andriy Telyupa, the strategy aims to create a modern economy with high added value that will strengthen the country’s security and integrate Ukraine into EU production chains.

“To this end, we will develop those industries where we have clear competitive advantages, in particular the production of steel, titanium, lithium, and graphite, which are necessary for Europe’s green transformation,” he said.

It is also important to use the potential of renewable energy, as Ukraine is already among the top 10 countries in the world in terms of its development, and digital technologies, Telyupa emphasized.

The strategy defines post-war recovery and reorientation of industrial capacities with a focus on increasing productivity, sustainability, and integration into global value chains. It aims to develop a competitive, innovative, and export-oriented industrial ecosystem, strengthen integration into the EU market and production networks, and more.

One of the key tasks, according to the Ministry of Economy, is the transition to sustainable private growth through the implementation of effective policies and a clear roadmap for long-term development. In particular, it is planned to review existing recovery and competitiveness programs, redesign support instruments in line with strategic priorities, launch public-private dialogue platforms, and implement Smart Specialization Strategies in line with EU standards.

The concept also takes into account the main challenges facing Ukrainian industry. These include destruction as a result of the war, historically high carbon intensity, low levels of technological complexity and innovation, dependence on a raw materials model, and low productivity of state-owned enterprises.

The strategy is planned to be finalized by the end of 2025, with implementation scheduled for 2026–2030. The Ministry of Economy is developing the document in cooperation with the World Bank, OECD, UNIDO, and the Kyiv School of Economics.

As GMK Center reported earlier, the State Enterprise “Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority” (USPA) and the Ukrainian Reconstruction Consortium signed a memorandum of partnership for the restoration and development of the port industry during URC 2025. The agreement provides for financial and technical cooperation and joint infrastructure projects.