The import of lard to Ukraine increased by 18.5%: who is the leader among suppliers.

According to inkorr.com: During the first three quarters of 2025, Ukraine significantly increased the volumes of lard, pork fat, and poultry fat imports. The import of these products grew by 18.5% compared to the same period last year, reaching 12.8 thousand tons. This information is provided by based on data from the State Customs Service.

Monetary volumes of imports

In monetary terms, the import of lard and fats amounted to $14.7 million, which is 7.3% more than in January-September 2024. The geographical distribution of supplies is as follows:

• Poland - 68% of the total import volume.

• Germany - 14.2%.

• Spain - 8.8%.

Market trends

This statistics evidence the growing dependence of the Ukrainian market on imported products, despite the strong positions of domestic producers. In the nine months of 2025, three EU countries accounted for more than 91% of all imported supplies of these products to Ukraine.

It was previously reported that . In particular, the price for wheat bread of the 'Tsar Khlib' brand ranges from 42.90 to 46.53 hryvnias for 600 grams. Meanwhile, the cost of homemade lard has risen and now averages 252.05 hryvnias per kilogram, which is 8.55 hryvnias more than in June.

These data underscore the importance of analyzing import flows for the Ukrainian food market, especially in the context of rising prices and consumer popularity. Dependence on imports can affect the stability of the market, which is critically important for the economy of Ukraine.