Chemical industry snapshot
Updated with 2025 data
As a result of war in Ukraine, in 2025, stagnation and the decline in production in Ukraine’s chemical industry intensified. In January-September 2025, the average year-on-year growth in the value of output across the above-mentioned sectors was minimal, ranging from 2% to 7%.
The agrochemical sector (ammonia, fertilizers, crop protection products, and other agrochemicals) remains the relatively most resilient segment of domestic production and the domestic market. Overall, during the first nine months of 2025, the production of fertilizers and agrochemicals in Ukraine increased by 5%, while the domestic market grew by 10% in volume terms.
Employment levels
In 2025, the total employment in the Ukrainian chemical industry was significantly reduced due to the war and mobilization to army.
GDP
Ukraine’s real GDP grew by 1.8% in 2025. Nominal GDP amounted to approximately UAH 8.88 trillion, equivalent to around EUR 190 billion. GDP per capita was approximately EUR 5,200. ies.
How are we doing?
Strengths
- High level of innovation
- Excellence on safety
- Strong environmental protection
- Well-educated workforce
- Outstanding quality
Challenges
- Negative perceptions of the chemical industry and a tendency to supplement EU laws with national legislation
- High energy costs
- War conflict with Russian Federation
Our contribution to a competitive Europe
The Ukrainian economy is under the stress now due to war conflict with Russian Federation. Information provided on the basis of 9 month of year 2025 data as most of the statistic for year 2025 due to war situation in Ukraine is not publicly available yet. The existence of own natural resources (natural gas, coal, oil) and developed agriculture sector gives a great potential for chemical industry of Ukraine to grow. Advanced scientific base also gives a benefit to develop a new product. Existing nuclear power station of Ukraine and hydropower plants give a great opportunity to develop “green hydrogen” projects and become world exporter of “green” hydrogen.
Further steps of Ukrainian Government towards EU community also gives a great opportunity to grow and mutual benefit of both EU and Ukraine chemical and agriculture sectors of economy.
