Imports of equipment increased, exports of oils fell: foreign trade of Mykolaiv region in figures

In the first half of 2025, the foreign trade of Mykolaiv region underwent changes: exports decreased by almost a quarter, while imports increased by almost two-thirds. The negative balance is over $32 million.

This is evidenced by the data of the Main Department of Statistics in Mykolaiv region, according to NikVesti.

Infographic: Main Department of Statistics in Mykolaiv region

During this period, goods worth more than $338 million were exported. This is almost 76% of the figure for the first half of 2024, while imports increased to almost $371 million, or 162.7% of the previous year's level.

It should be noted that the negative balance is more than $32 million. This compares to a surplus of $219 million in the same period in 2024. The import-export coverage ratio fell to 0.91, down from 1.96 last year.

Imports of electrical machinery increased by more than $62 million, which is 5.5 times more than last year. In addition, imports of nuclear reactors, machinery and boilers increased by 42%, and transport (except for rail) by almost 58%.

Exports of fats and oils fell by more than 42%, seeds and oilseeds by more than 19%, and cereals by more than 15%.

Infographic: Main Department of Statistics in Mykolaiv region

Turkey accounted for the largest exports and China for imports. The share of exports to the EU countries was almost 43%, and imports were over 39%.

Foreign trade operations were carried out with partners from 103 countries.

Earlier it was reported that in the first four months of this year, Mykolaiv region reduced exports of goods and increased imports.