In January-August 2026, Ukraine imported €100.63 million worth of bakery, pastry, and biscuit products, reflecting a strong 11.94% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Poland maintained its lead as the top supplier, exporting €34.60 million and securing a 34.38% market share, with growth of 13.91%. Germany ranked second, delivering €9.45 million and recording a 9.11% increase, corresponding to a 9.39% market share. Romania continued to post strong gains, expanding exports by 66.16% to €8.79 million and raising its market share to 8.74%. Bulgaria remained among the leading suppliers, exporting €7.58 million worth of products and increasing shipments by 18.08%, reaching a 7.53% market share. The Netherlands supplied €7.47 million, corresponding to a 7.43% market share, while recording a more moderate growth rate of 3.22%. Italy continued to strengthen its position in the Ukrainian market, with exports rising by 16.35% to €6.73 million, representing 6.69% of total imports. This growth outpaced the overall market expansion and further consolidated Italy’s presence among Ukraine’s key suppliers of bakery and biscuit products.  Overall, Ukraine’s bakery and biscuit import market in the first eight months of 2026 shows strong expansion and increasing diversification, with regional European suppliers continuing to strengthen their positions amid growing consumer demand. Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Lithuania, and Spain all increased their presence, while Poland further consolidated its leadership in the category. (ICE KIEV)

Fonte notizia: Trade Data Monitor