From January to September 2025, Ukraine's trade turnover amounted to $89. 6 billion, with imports totaling $60.1 billion and exports $29.5 billion. The largest partners were China, Poland, and Germany.
Lviv customs officers discovered an ancient 17th-century icon, painted by Andreas Asper, during customs control at the border. Experts valued it at 25 thousand US dollars, confirming its historical and cultural value.
On the morning of October 5, a technical malfunction occurred in Poland's electronic customs clearance system. This may complicate the movement of cargo vehicles across the Ukrainian-Polish border, in particular, the system for entering Ukraine is operating in emergency mode.
The State Customs Service reported the seizure of 421 iPhones, including 76 new iPhone 17s, at the Ukrainian border in the week leading up to their official release. During the same period, 9,584 iPhones were officially imported with customs payments totaling UAH 63.8 million.
Law enforcement officers in Chernivtsi Oblast reported suspicion to a smuggler who attempted to covertly import 30 bottles of French wine without excise stamps into Ukraine. The estimated market value of the seized goods is almost 1.6 million hryvnias.
At the "Ustyluh" customs post, a Ukrainian citizen was detained who attempted to import almost a hundredweight of red caviar and crab meat of Russian origin from Europe. The estimated value of the cargo is over 170 thousand hryvnias.
Delays in vehicle traffic leaving Ukraine at the Shehyni-Medyka and Krakovets-Korczowa checkpoints are possible at the border with Poland. This is due to the Polish side testing the biometric data verification system and the departure of Hasidic pilgrims. Drivers are advised to choose other checkpoints.
The SAP prosecutor filed a lawsuit with the HACC to recognize as unreasonable assets worth over UAH 3. 2 million, which are used by the current head of the State Customs Service. This refers to a residential building and a land plot near Kyiv, registered in the name of a relative of his wife, but actually belonging to the official.
In August 2025, Ukraine imported 14. 5 thousand tons of energy equipment worth over UAH 6.55 billion, taking advantage of benefits totaling UAH 1.41 billion. Imported equipment included turbines, electric generators, and batteries.
In August 2025, Ukraine imported 9,274 electric vehicles, more than double last year's figure. The state received UAH 31.9 million to the budget from the import of these cars.
Lviv prosecutor's office is investigating abuses at customs. Officials allowed trucks with goods to pass as empty, avoiding the payment of customs duties.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka held talks with ministers from five European countries. Ukraine expects the earliest possible opening of the first negotiation cluster "Fundamentals of the EU Accession Process."
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine presented the Draft Action Program for 2026, which includes 12 strategic goals. Among the key priorities are defense, European integration, and anti-corruption.
In July 2025, the number of T1 transit declarations in Ukraine reached 8,000, which is an absolute record since the introduction of the NCTS system. In total, over 208,000 declarations have been processed, indicating growing business confidence and the effectiveness of process digitalization.
An Odesa customs official was notified of suspicion of demanding and receiving undue benefit. She received over 270,000 hryvnias, promising not to impose fines.
In July 2025, imports of electricity and batteries to Ukraine decreased, but total customs payments to the state budget increased by 30%. This happened against the backdrop of a 38.1% increase in goods imports and a significant increase in customs payment benefits.
The Office of the Prosecutor General opened criminal proceedings against Anatoliy Komar for illicit enrichment after a journalistic investigation. The SBI has already appealed to the NACP to monitor his lifestyle.
Anatoliy Komar, head of the Energy Customs, has been temporarily suspended from duty. This happened after the state leadership instructed to verify the facts presented in journalistic investigations.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine announced an open competition for the position of head of the State Customs Service. The government also approved a medium-term plan for customs reform, which is part of the National Revenue Strategy until 2030.
Repair works will begin on August 4 at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border. Partial closure of individual lanes is possible, which will last until September 30.
Renovation works to modernize the infrastructure have begun at the Kelmentsi-Larga border crossing point. This may lead to temporary delays when crossing the border with Moldova.
In total, 2630 cases were included in the inspection, 1989 of which have already been reviewed.
At the Budomierz-Hrushiv checkpoint, traffic for passenger vehicles may be slowed down due to road works. Drivers are advised to choose alternative checkpoints.
The President of Ukraine signed a Decree on the introduction of a moratorium on unsubstantiated business inspections and the stimulation of economic growth. The NSDC decision provides for the protection of foreign investors, optimization of tax and customs control, and acceleration of the consideration of draft laws to improve business conditions.
Law enforcement officers exposed 8 criminal groups that produced over 400 tons of counterfeit pesticides in 12 regions of Ukraine. The products were sold in Ukraine and the EU under the guise of international brands, and over 175 tons of counterfeit goods were seized.
As a result of a Russian attack on the night of July 10, the Kyiv Customs building was damaged, windows were blown out, and vehicles with goods were affected. This is not the first time that customs authorities have been at the epicenter of attacks; previously, units in Sumy, Chernihiv, Ternopil, and Odesa regions suffered destruction.
Large-scale special operation exposed criminal schemes at customs.
Law enforcement conducted a large-scale special operation to eliminate criminal schemes at customs in Kyiv, Odesa, Chernivtsi, and Volyn regions. A high-ranking State Customs Service official was detained, and officials who demanded bribes and facilitated smuggling were exposed.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine has annulled 445 decisions of medical-social expert commissions (MSEK) on establishing disability for officials, most of which concern the State Customs Service. As part of the inspection, 2630 cases of officials from more than 70 state bodies are continuing.
Finnish law enforcement is investigating the supply of substandard body armor for the Armed Forces of Ukraine worth 5. 7 million euros. The company sent 5,000 body armor vests that did not meet standards and is suspected of fraud and money laundering.
