Ukraine exported around 226 million tonnes of goods via Solidarity Lanes since May 2022

On 27 July, the European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport published the latest figures presenting the results achieved through the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes.

The EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes were established in May 2022 by the EU, together with Ukraine and Moldova, in the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The new transport routes allowed Ukraine’s imports (from fuel to military and humanitarian assistance) and exports (grain, iron ore, steel and other products) to flow via rail, road and inland waterways.

In June 2026, the Solidarity Lanes allowed:

• around 70% of Ukrainian imports (in comparison to around 30% through the Black Sea).
• around 80% of Ukrainian exports of non-agricultural products (in comparison to around 20% through the Black Sea).
• around 10% of Ukrainian exports of grain, oilseeds and related products (in comparison to around 90% through the Black Sea).

Ukrainian exports

Since May 2022, the Solidarity Lanes have allowed Ukraine to export around 226 million tonnes (Mt) of goods, according to data from the Ukrainian customs registers. Within this amount, it is estimated that the Solidarity Lanes enabled exports of around 102 million tonnes of Ukrainian agricultural products (including around 94 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain, oilseeds and related products) and around 124 million tonnes of non-agricultural goods, including ores, steel and related products.

In total, around 252 Mt of Ukrainian grain, oilseeds and related products have been exported through the Solidarity Lanes (40%) and the Ukrainian Black Sea ports (60%) since May 2022.

Imports to Ukraine

The Solidarity Lanes also play a crucial role for Ukrainian imports. Since May 2022, they have allowed Ukraine to import around 108 Mt of goods, such as fuel, vehicles, fertilisers, as well as military and humanitarian assistance.

Value of trade

The total value of trade via the Solidarity Lanes since May 2022 is estimated at around €296 billion, with around €77 billion for Ukrainian exports. The total value of imports to Ukraine is estimated at ca. €219 billion.

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