Economy

Wednesday, February 12

Trump says that Ukraine has agreed to give US access to $500B of rare earth metals in exchange for weapons.

Trump says that Ukraine has agreed to give US access to $500B of rare earth metals in exchange for weapons. US President Donald Trump claims that Ukraine has agreed to provide access to $500B worth of rare earth metals as payment for military aid and ongoing support. “They have extremely valuable land...

The US will push Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine while working to revive Lend-Lease.

The US will push Europe to buy more American weapons for Ukraine while working to revive Lend-Lease. The Trump administration will encourage its European allies to buy more US-made weapons for Ukraine ahead of possible peace talks with Russia to improve Kyiv’s negotiating position. US officials...

Ukraine can fund its defense in the war if adequate Russian sanctions are in place.

Ukraine can fund its defense in the war if adequate Russian sanctions are in place. As former US Deputy Secretary of State James Glassman noted, the US and the EU “did not pressure” Russia on the issue of sanctions because they overlooked the fact that Ukraine can replace...

Whose funds were used to rebuild Ukraine’s critical infrastructure in 2024?

Whose funds were used to rebuild Ukraine’s critical infrastructure in 2024? The restoration of critical Ukrainian infrastructure cannot keep pace with the rate of destruction. However, the proportion of fully restored facilities that had been damaged or destroyed has increase...

UkraineInvest will provide support for a large-scale investment in the Kyiv region’s first glass factory.

UkraineInvest will provide support for a large-scale investment in the Kyiv region’s first glass factory. The State Investment Promotion Office, UkraineInvest, is backing a project with significant investment to build NovaSklo, which would be Ukraine’s largest float glass manufacturing plant. Accord...

Ukraine will create a single logistics space for trade with the EU and the world.

Ukraine will create a single logistics space for trade with the EU and the world. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed creating a single logistics space that will allow people, goods, and services to move across the border quickly and without obstacles. Here are the key developme...

Tuesday, February 11

Almost half of Ukraine’s mineral deposits are occupied or already owned.

Almost half of Ukraine’s mineral deposits are occupied or already owned. As of January 2025, Ukraine’s mineral and other resource deposits that are under occupation have a combined value that reaches 48% of all Ukrainian resources. According to expert estimates made ...

A Ukrainian oil trader is actively investing to diversify its business, concentrating on the agricultural sector and electric vehicle infrastructure.

A Ukrainian oil trader is actively investing to diversify its business, concentrating on the agricultural sector and electric vehicle infrastructure. The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has approved the Cypriot company Vi.An Holding Limited’s acquisition of the Borshchiv Agrarian Company based in the Lviv region. The beneficial owner...

Metinvest plans to invest a record amount to modernize the Kametstal plant.

Metinvest plans to invest a record amount to modernize the Kametstal plant. In 2025, mining and metallurgical group Metinvest will invest over ₴2.5B ($60M) in upgrading the Kametstal plant, established at the facilities of the Dnipro Metallurgical Combine in the Dnipropetrovs...

Shares of Ukrainian companies are rising significantly as investors anticipate an end to the war.

Shares of Ukrainian companies are rising significantly as investors anticipate an end to the war. The index of Ukrainian shares on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, WIG Ukraine, reached pre-war levels at the end of last week, jumping by nearly 25% in just a few days. This surge reflects the Warsaw financ...

The change in the terms of trade between the EU and Ukraine may force farmers to look for new markets.

The change in the terms of trade between the EU and Ukraine may force farmers to look for new markets. If the mechanisms for exporting agricultural products to the EU after the end of the autonomous trade measures (ATM) change, then supplies of Ukrainian wheat to this market may decrease, the grain ass...

The EU is preparing to seize shadow tankers on a primary Russian oil export route.

The EU is preparing to seize shadow tankers on a primary Russian oil export route. European nations are engaged in closed discussions centered on confiscating clandestine Russian oil tankers in the Baltic Sea, a key pathway for transporting Russian oil via aging vessels. Approximate...

Renting warehouse storage will become more expensive in 2025.

Renting warehouse storage will become more expensive in 2025. With limited construction and high demand for warehouse space, Ukraine has experienced a rise in rental rates for the second consecutive year. Last year, rates for the most sought-after Class A facili...

Monday, February 10

Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to stop the war.

Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to stop the war. US President Donald Trump is ready to tighten sanctions against Russia to end its war against Ukraine, said Trump’s special envoy Keith Kellogg. He rated Russia’s pain resulting from curre...

The occupied territories hold minerals that are worth trillions; Ukraine will not give these resources away but will allow its allies to earn profit on reconstruction.

The occupied territories hold minerals that are worth trillions; Ukraine will not give these resources away but will allow its allies to earn profit on reconstruction. The value of Ukrainian minerals in the Russian-occupied territories is estimated at trillions of dollars, which means that sanctions that lead to Russian financial losses of $10-20B in specific sector...

Biden’s farewell sanctions have collapsed Russian oil prices.

Biden’s farewell sanctions have collapsed Russian oil prices. In the last days of his term, the Biden administration imposed strict sanctions against more than 180 Russian tankers, dozens of oil trading and insurance companies, and two production companies. Afte...

A record number of warehouses will be built in Ukraine in 2025.

A record number of warehouses will be built in Ukraine in 2025. Ukrainian developers plan to commission a record number of warehouses – about 500,000 square meters in 2025. The warehouse real estate market has suffered considerable losses during the almost three y...

Friday, February 7

Ukraine ranks as the third most popular investment destination for German companies in Central and Eastern Europe.

Ukraine ranks as the third most popular investment destination for German companies in Central and Eastern Europe. According to a German CEE-Business Outlook 2025 study, which included 133 German companies, 22% of respondents indicated plans to relocate their production to Central and Eastern Europe. Furthermore, ...

The battle for eastern Ukraine: Ukrainian minerals can only be extracted after the war ends.

The battle for eastern Ukraine: Ukrainian minerals can only be extracted after the war ends. US President Donald Trump has said that he will offer Ukraine military assistance in exchange for access to Ukraine’s rare earth metals and other minerals. However, the problem is that most of t...

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly.

Without sufficient government orders, private Ukrainian arms manufacturers operated at only 37% of capacity last year, while the Danish model works perfectly. Last year, private arms manufacturers could have produced another 1.7 million drones and electronic warfare systems but lacked government contracts. These enterprises possess the ability to produce 4,...

Nestlé will invest around ₴9.5B in its Ukrainian business in 2025 and will launch a new plant.

Nestlé will invest around ₴9.5B in its Ukrainian business in 2025 and will launch a new plant. Alessandro Zanelli, top manager of Nestlé in Ukraine, said: “The consumer goods category will grow. But this year, everyone will feel extreme pressure on margins. You can’t shift everythin...

Foreign investment during the war: Who is building factories in Ukraine?

Foreign investment during the war: Who is building factories in Ukraine? Desire from foreign businesses to participate in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and the state’s Made in Ukraine program, despite the ongoing war, has stimulated the expansion of product...

What industrial and production sites are up for sale in Ukraine?

What industrial and production sites are up for sale in Ukraine? The Raykivskyi granite quarry and crushed stone plant in the Zhytomyr region is available for $3M. The business has been operating steadily and is equipped with high-quality machinery and equipment. T...

Thursday, February 6

Ukraine is eager to develop its mineral resources together with its allies; there are 300 deposits with reserves valued at $790B in the Poltava region alone.

Ukraine is eager to develop its mineral resources together with its allies; there are 300 deposits with reserves valued at $790B in the Poltava region alone. President Zelenskyy reacted to US leader Donald Trump’s comments suggesting the US could continue assisting Ukraine in exchange for Ukrainian rare earth metals. “We are open to the notion that t...

Mining and extraction investments: What can Ukraine offer partners?

Mining and extraction investments: What can Ukraine offer partners? Ukraine has limited deposits of several rare earth elements. Moreover, some are located in the temporarily occupied territories, and accurate data concerning them is classified. However, other strateg...

By the end of March, inflation in Ukraine is expected to rise to 14%.

By the end of March, inflation in Ukraine is expected to rise to 14%. Danylo Hetmantsev, the head of the parliamentary finance committee, noted that the NBU predicts inflation will accelerate to 14.3% in the first quarter of 2025. The politician stated that the primary ...

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense.

The US should invest $10B in the Ukrainian defense industry to change the situation on the front and strengthen its defense. The Ukrainian-American defense accelerator MITS has calculated that $10B invested in the Ukrainian defense industry can significantly change the situation on the battlefield, create a strategic bridge...

Ukraine’s reconstruction: Svyrydenko presents investment support mechanisms.

Ukraine’s reconstruction: Svyrydenko presents investment support mechanisms. Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met with representatives from multiple EU governments (France, Italy, Germany, and eight other countries) to discuss deepening economic cooperation, attract...

There is no turning back, as 59% of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands are employed and receive long-term residence permits.

There is no turning back, as 59% of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands are employed and receive long-term residence permits. The chances of Ukrainian refugees returning home are fading in front of our eyes. Of the 92,000 refugees of Ukrainian origin aged 15 to 65 in the Netherlands as of November 1 2024, over 59% are employ...

Wednesday, February 5

What agricultural products did Ukraine purchase abroad in 2024?

What agricultural products did Ukraine purchase abroad in 2024? Last year, the Institute of Agrarian Economics reported that agricultural products worth $7.82B were imported to Ukraine, which is 9.7% more than in 2023. The structure of these imported supplies is d...

Business activity remains stable, but falling employee numbers and rising prices for goods and services is expected.

Business activity remains stable, but falling employee numbers and rising prices for goods and services is expected. The Business Activity Expectations Index (BAEI) in January 2025 was 41, matching the level from January 2024. The challenging security situation hindered the BAEI’s dynamics, along with a lack o...

Russia has growing problems exporting its oil as the latest sanctions hit the “shadow fleet” hard.

Russia has growing problems exporting its oil as the latest sanctions hit the “shadow fleet” hard. Russian tankers have used various tactics to circumvent restrictions and deliver Russian oil while concealing its source. But now the “shadow fleet” consisting of about 1,300 ships is face...

The largest exporter of cabinet furniture in Ukraine plans to invest $14M to expand its production capacity.

The largest exporter of cabinet furniture in Ukraine plans to invest $14M to expand its production capacity. Accord Import, the top furniture exporter in the country, is set to begin construction of a new plant in Khmelnytskyi. Currently, the existing Accord Import facility is operating at full capacity. App...

In response to EU quotas, Ukraine has reoriented its sugar exports to new markets, and shipments have increased by 17%.

In response to EU quotas, Ukraine has reoriented its sugar exports to new markets, and shipments have increased by 17%. In the first five months of the 2024/25 marketing year (September-January), Ukraine exported more than 352,000 tons of sugar, which is 17% more than in the same period last season. The entire export v...

A new industrial park with ₴782M invested will be built in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

A new industrial park with ₴782M invested will be built in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The government has registered a new industrial park, Zhovti Vody, in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The industrial site will create about 500 jobs in high-tech and innovative sectors. This is the second p...

Tuesday, February 4

Trump wants Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued US weapons.

Trump wants Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued US weapons. President Donald Trump said his administration wants an agreement with Ukraine in which the war-torn country will provide access to its rare earth resources in return for the US’ assistance in i...

What is the current price for land in Ukraine, and how has it changed since the Land Market opened in 2021?

What is the current price for land in Ukraine, and how has it changed since the Land Market opened in 2021? According to industry experts, the price of land at the beginning of trade in Ukraine’s agricultural land market in 2021 was ₴32,972 per hectare, roughly €1,000 at the 2021 exchange rate. Despit...

What new investment opportunities are arising within the framework of privatization?

What new investment opportunities are arising within the framework of privatization? The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) is preparing to privatize the Vinnytsiapobuthim enterprise, which manufactures goods under the trademarks Vukhastyk, Sarma, and Lotos, said Ivanna Smachylo, t...

Ukraine has made a significant advancement in the digitalization of international trade: How will exports be impacted?

Ukraine has made a significant advancement in the digitalization of international trade: How will exports be impacted? Ukraine has officially joined the international ePhyto Solution system (Electronic Phytosanitary Certificate System), enabling the exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates with 124 countries ...

Retail turnover in Ukraine grew by 18%, but a third of retail revenue occurs in the shadows.

Retail turnover in Ukraine grew by 18%, but a third of retail revenue occurs in the shadows. According to UTG estimates, Ukraine’s 2024 retail turnover is expected to amount to ₴2.184T despite the war, which is 17.7% more than in 2023 (₴1.822T). Turnover is also growing in dollar equiva...

Polish businesses are preparing for Ukraine’s reconstruction: Which industries will be the first to get involved?

Polish businesses are preparing for Ukraine’s reconstruction: Which industries will be the first to get involved? Polish companies are preparing to rebuild Ukraine, and constant contact is being maintained with them, said the Polish government’s commissioner for the reconstruction of Ukraine, Pawel Kowal. &...

What threats are facing the Ukrainian agricultural market at the beginning of the year?

What threats are facing the Ukrainian agricultural market at the beginning of the year? Minister of Agricultural Policy Vitaly Koval said that the USAID suspension would negatively affect the Ukrainian agricultural sector, as many producers were waiting for the supply of equipment that h...

What is driving Ukraine’s housing market?

What is driving Ukraine’s housing market? The Confederation of Builders of Ukraine reported that thanks to eOselya, the state preferential mortgage program, housing sales in the country have increased. According to developers, during the last...

Monday, February 3

The NBU forecast: What will happen to inflation and GDP in 2025-2026?

The NBU forecast: What will happen to inflation and GDP in 2025-2026? Inflation in Ukraine is expected to decrease during 2025-2026, dropping to 5%. According to the National Bank’s forecast, inflation will peak in the second quarter of 2025, and begin to decline ...

Ukrainian retailers are building out their logistics infrastructure to ensure operational stability.

Ukrainian retailers are building out their logistics infrastructure to ensure operational stability. Over the course of the war, companies across various retail segments have been building or purchasing warehouses. For instance, the Eva cosmetics sales network is considering acquiring a logistics com...

The first textile waste processing line in Ukraine, valued at ₴30M, has been launched in the Kyiv region.

The first textile waste processing line in Ukraine, valued at ₴30M, has been launched in the Kyiv region. In Irpin, the new facility, which processes textile waste with a capacity of 2,500 tons annually, has commenced operations under wartime conditions. These scraps originate from the production of cloth...

Alterra Group invests $8.5M to expand its logistics center due to increased demand.

Alterra Group invests $8.5M to expand its logistics center due to increased demand. Alterra Group, specializing in developing and managing commercial real estate, has invested $8.5M in expanding the Joule logistics center (Svyatopetrivske, Kyiv region) from 8,000 to 20,000 square fee...

Ukrainian manufacturers of fire and specialized equipment is investing $15M in a new plant.

Ukrainian manufacturers of fire and specialized equipment is investing $15M in a new plant. Pozhmashyna, one of Ukraine’s leading manufacturers of fire and specialized equipment, has announced the construction of a new plant in Lviv. The relevant agreement was signed with the Formatsia...

Friday, January 31

Europe is ready to increase defense spending.

Europe is ready to increase defense spending. Most EU countries that are also NATO members are likely to agree to increase the defense spending target at the Alliance’s June summit, European Council President Antonio Costa said. An informal...

Canada’s Black Iron has secured land in the Dnipropetrovsk region to develop the Shymanivske iron ore project.

Canada’s Black Iron has secured land in the Dnipropetrovsk region to develop the Shymanivske iron ore project. Canadian iron ore exploration and development company Black Iron has signed a multi-year agreement with the city of Kryvyi Rih to lease 248 hectares of land. This area is critical for completing the r...

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