Ukraine transformer imports up 46% in 10 months
Ukraine's imports of transformers, inductors and chokes increased by 46.3% in January-October 2026 compared with the same period last year, reaching $1.28 billion, according to statistics from the State Customs Service.
Ukraine's imports of transformers, inductors, and chokes surged by 46.3% between January and October 2026 compared to the same period last year, totaling $1.28 billion, according to the State Customs Service. Particularly, imports rose by 38.7% in October 2026, reaching $136.9 million, a 5.6% increase from September 2026. Notably, in March 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers removed transformers from duty-free import eligibility under EU agreements.
The European Business Association had also urged a temporary exemption of specific power transformers from import duties and VAT in May 2026. China remains Ukraine's primary supplier, with $1.11 billion worth of transformers, inductors, and chokes imported from the country in the first ten months of 2026, accounting for nearly 87% of total imports.
In contrast, imports from China were $738.3 million (84.3%) a year earlier. Other suppliers included Turkey (2.9%) and Japan (1.8%). Germany was a significant export destination, receiving nearly $30 million worth of these goods from Ukraine in the first ten months of 2026, compared to $28.6 million in the same period last year.
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