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Ukraine’s economy - Latest news GMK Center

Photo – The ECA supported exports worth over 6 billion UAH in Q1
The ECA supported exports worth over 6 billion UAH in Q1

The agency insured 17 loans and supported 25 export agreements in January–March

Photo – Why Ukraine needs a CBAM delay – and why the EU got it wrong
Why Ukraine needs a CBAM delay – and why the EU got it wrong

Of course, a deferral of a few years won’t fix everything

Photo – CBAM to cost Ukraine 2.1% of GDP by 2030
CBAM to cost Ukraine 2.1% of GDP by 2030

GDP impact could be higher, depending on changes in the post-war structure of Ukraine's economy

Photo – Trends in the Ukrainian construction market in 2025
Trends in the Ukrainian construction market in 2025

Last year, construction volumes in Ukraine grew by 24% in monetary terms

Photo – Ukraine’s GDP in 2025 was 21% lower than its pre-war level
Ukraine’s GDP in 2025 was 21% lower than its pre-war level

Ukraine needs new drivers of growth, which can only be found in the industrial sector

Photo – Inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 0.7% in January
Inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 0.7% in January

On an annualized basis, the figure was 7.4%

Photo – How the Ukrainian economy developed in 2025
How the Ukrainian economy developed in 2025

Supporting factors included $52.4 billion in international aid, development of the agro-industrial complex and defense industry

Photo – Trade unions concerned about the devastating impact of CBAM on the Ukrainian economy
Trade unions concerned about the devastating impact of CBAM on the Ukrainian economy

Industry organizations appealed to the EU ambassador to Ukraine to soften the process of implementing the mechanism

Photo – Ukraine’s GDP grew by 2.2% in 2025 – Ministry of Economy
Ukraine’s GDP grew by 2.2% in 2025 – Ministry of Economy

The country's economy continued to operate under difficult conditions last year

Photo – Ukraine’s trade turnover in 2025 amounted to $125.1 billion
Ukraine’s trade turnover in 2025 amounted to $125.1 billion

In January-December, goods worth $84.8 billion were imported into the country, while exports amounted to $40.3 billion

Photo – Ukrainian businesses are mostly showing negative expectations for 2026
Ukrainian businesses are mostly showing negative expectations for 2026

Business confidence in Ukraine declined in the fall amid worsening electricity shortages

Photo – Analysts expect Ukraine’s GDP to grow to $226 billion in 2026
Analysts expect Ukraine’s GDP to grow to $226 billion in 2026

Amid shelling, rising tariffs, and a lack of new drivers for the economy, Ukraine can expect minimal growth at best

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