
Exports of goods from Ukraine in August 2026 amounted to $2.355 billion, which is 19% less than in August 2025, when exports reached $2.907 billion, according to data from the National Bank of Ukraine studied by RIA Novosti.
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According to the National Bank of Ukraine, exports of goods in August 2026 amounted to $2.355 billion, which is 19% less than the August 2025 figure of $2.907 billion.
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Exports of Ukrainian goods in August fell by 19% compared to the same period in 2025.
The volume of goods exports in August amounted to $2.355 billion.
MOSCOW, October 9 - RIA Novosti. Exports of Ukrainian goods in August fell by 19% compared to the same period in 2025, according to documents from the National Bank of Ukraine, which were studied by RIA Novosti.
Thus, according to the report of the National Bank of Ukraine at the end of August, the volume of exports of goods in monetary terms amounted to $2.355 billion.
In August last year, this figure was $2.907 billion. Thus, exports of goods decreased by 19%.
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