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Ukraine: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 195 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Ukraine.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for Ukraine in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Ukraine may still be on a list.
Sources: EU Sanctions Map — Crimea and Sevastopol (14 Jun 2026) · SECO — Situation in der Ukraine (specified territories) (17 Aug 2026) · UK — Russia sanctions: statutory guidance §1.1 (20 May 2026) · EU Sanctions Map — Non-government controlled areas of Ukraine (23 Feb 2026) · UK — Russia sanctions: statutory guidance §1.1 (20 May 2026) · OFAC — Ukraine-/Russia-related Sanctions (EO 13685, EO 14065) (9 Oct 2026) · reviewed 24 Oct 2026
On the sanctions lists
195 entries on the official lists name Ukraine — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 98 | 98 | — | — |
| EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF) | 32 | 32 | — | — |
| UK Sanctions List (FCDO) | 31 | 31 | — | — |
| Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List | 31 | 31 | — | — |
| US OFAC — Consolidated (Non-SDN) Lists | 3 | 3 | — | — |
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Ukraine: logistics and trade
Eastern European agricultural, industrial and transit country at war; grain and steel exporter via the Black Sea corridor, Danube ports and EU Solidarity Lanes.
Ukraine (UA) is an Eastern European agricultural, industrial and transit country whose logistics have been shaped by war since Russia's 2022 invasion. On the customs side it holds a DCFTA with the EU (upgraded since 29 October 2025) and a free trade agreement with EFTA (since 2012); clearance is electronic via the State Customs Service, and since 1 October 2022 Ukraine uses the EU Common Transit procedure (NCTS). Import VAT is 20 percent, with a reduced 7 percent rate on certain pharmaceutical and medical products. The main gateways are the Black Sea ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi plus the Danube ports of Izmail and Reni; civil airspace is closed, so air cargo routes via neighbouring EU countries. Overland, the EU Solidarity Lanes through Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania link the country to the EU; Ukrzaliznytsia's 1520 mm broad-gauge network requires a break of gauge at the western border. Main exports are grain, oilseeds and sunflower oil plus iron and steel; imports are dominated by machinery, vehicles and petroleum products. Key partners include Poland, Romania, Türkiye, China and Germany.
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Population
- 36,000,000
- Area
- 603,700 km²
- Currency
- Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Economic area
- DCFTA with the EU / EFTA Free Trade Agreement / WTO; EU accession candidate
- Religions
- Orthodox, Catholic
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Rail · Road · Inland waterway
- Current situation
- Russian attacks on the ports of Greater Odesa have intensified sharply since mid-July 2026: commercial ships hit while entering or loading, around one third of grain export capacity has failed, 4 of 13 large grain terminals have suspended operations; some shipowners avoid Ukrainian ports. Alternative routes via Danube ports (Izmail, Reni) and Solidarity Lanes. NCTS transit and land corridors are functioning. (Status 2026-07-22)
- Seasonal conditions
- Continental climate with cold winters rich in snow and ice; low water levels on the Danube in late summer restrict inland navigation; winter storms in the Black Sea.
Main seaports
- Odesa
Odesa (UA ODS): Ukraine's top seaport despite war — grain, oils, some containers via the maritime corridor. War risk, hinterland and alternatives.
- Illichivsk
Illichivsk/Chornomorsk (UA ILK): Black Sea port near Odesa for grain, containers up to 8,000 TEU, rail ferries and general cargo. Alternatives: Odesa, Pivdennyi.
- Dnipro-Buzkyy
Dnipro-Buzkyy: grain and bulk terminal on the Southern Buh near Mykolaiv. Operations curtailed since 2022; alternatives Greater Odesa, Danube.
- Kerch
Use Odesa instead.
- Kherson
Kherson (UA KHE): Ukrainian Black Sea bulk port for grain and fertiliser, devastated since 2022. Cargo profile, capacity and routing alternatives for forwarders.
- Mariupol
Mariupol (UA MPW): once Ukraine's top coal and steel port on the Sea of Azov, Russian-occupied since 2022 and effectively unusable for Western forwarders.
Road corridors
- Solidarity Lanes to Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania
- Kyiv-Lviv-EU border
- Towards the port of Constanța (Romania)
Rail corridors
- Ukrzaliznytsia, broad gauge 1520 mm
- Gauge change at the EU border (PL/SK/HU/RO)
- Solidarity Lanes rail corridors
Inland ports
- Izmail (Danube)
- Reni (Danube)
- Ust-Dunaisk (Danube)
Main trade lanes
- Ukraine-EU (Poland / Romania)
- Ukraine-China
- Ukraine-Turkey
- Danube-Constanța (transshipment)
Customs and import
Customs authority State Customs Service of Ukraine (Derzhavna mytna sluzhba Ukrainy)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic clearance with the State Customs Service; since 1.10.2022 joint transit procedure (NCTS/Common Transit) with the EU and over 30 countries, with one declaration and one guarantee.
- Export customs system
- Electronic export declaration with the State Customs Service; exports are generally VAT-exempt (zero rate). Due to the war, certain goods are subject to export bans or licensing requirements.
- Import VAT
- Import VAT (PDV) standard rate 20 percent; reduced rate 7 percent on certain medicines and medical products. Assessment base: customs value plus duty plus excise.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- Preferential proofs EUR.1/EUR-MED and origin declaration; PEM cumulation EU-EFTA-Ukraine. DCFTA with the EU; EFTA Free Trade Agreement (also Switzerland) in force since 2012, modernised version signed in 2025.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Authorisation and prohibition lists, including for weapons, ammunition, dual-use items and certain cultural property; due to war, additional export restrictions and licence requirements under martial law.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Consignment note (CMR / SMGS rail waybill)
- Certificate of origin
- Electronic customs declaration
- If applicable, import licence or certificates
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Export declaration
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / EUR-MED)
- Transport document
- If applicable, export licence (martial law)
Logistics conditions
- Customs delays
- High
- Port congestion
- Medium to high
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium
Trade
Top import goods
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Vehicles
- Mineral oils
- Pharmaceutical products
Top export goods
- Grain
- Iron
- Oilseeds
- Iron
- Chemicals
Typical cargo
- Grain (wheat, maize)
- Oilseeds and sunflower oil
- Iron and steel
- Ores
- Petroleum products (import)
- Machinery and vehicles (import)
Upcoming public holidays
- Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026
- New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027
- International Women's DayMon, 8 Mar 2027
- Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027
- Easter (Orthodox)Sun, 2 May 2027
- Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in WWIISat, 8 May 2027
- Trinity Sunday (Orthodox Pentecost)Sun, 20 Jun 2027
- Constitution DayMon, 28 Jun 2027
Latest logistics news
- Latvia Calls for EU-Wide Transit Ban on Russian Grain27 Oct 2026
Latvia intends to halt Russian grain transits through Baltic ports. An EU-wide ban has not yet been decided - what matters for transport practice is the currently applicable regulation.
- Black Sea: Tanker Attacked, Seven Seafarers Missing21 Oct 2026
Drones struck two tankers near Romania. Seven seafarers were recently reported missing. An EU-wide moratorium against the attacks has only been demanded so far, not agreed upon.
- Gdynia Gears Up for 400-Meter Vessels10 Sept 2026
New quay facilities, crane tracks, and cargo handling equipment prepare Gdynia for very large container vessels. This also increases competition for cargo from Central and Eastern Europe.
Logistics questions
What is the import VAT rate in Ukraine?
The standard VAT (PDV) rate is 20 percent, levied on customs value plus duty and excise. A reduced rate of 7 percent applies to certain pharmaceutical and medical products.
Which customs and transit system does Ukraine use?
Clearance is electronic via the State Customs Service. Since 1 October 2022 Ukraine has joined the EU Common Transit procedure (NCTS), using a single declaration and a single guarantee across more than 30 countries.
How do goods currently move to and from Ukraine?
Sea trade runs through the Ukrainian Black Sea corridor (Odesa, Chornomorsk, Pivdennyi) and the Danube ports of Izmail and Reni; rail and road via the EU Solidarity Lanes. Civil airspace has been closed since 24 February 2022.
Is there a free trade agreement with the EU and Switzerland?
Yes. Ukraine has a DCFTA with the EU, whose upgraded version entered into force on 29 October 2025. A free trade agreement with EFTA, and thus Switzerland, has been in force since 2012; a modernised version was signed in 2025.
Why is rail so important for Ukraine?
Ukrzaliznytsia runs a broad-gauge network (1520 mm). A break of gauge is required at the EU border with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. A large share of foreign trade runs through these Solidarity Lanes rail corridors.
What are Ukraine's main exports?
Mainly grain (wheat, maize), oilseeds and sunflower oil, plus iron, steel and ores. Imports are dominated by petroleum products, machinery, vehicles and consumer goods.
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