The “EU-Ukraine Solidarity Routes” were established in May 2022 by the EU in collaboration with Ukraine and Moldova in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine. These new transport routes enabled Ukraine to import goods (ranging from fuel to military and humanitarian aid) and export goods (grain, iron ore, steel, and other products) via rail, road, and inland waterways.
In June 2026, the “Solidarity Routes” accounted for:
– about 70% of Ukrainian imports (compared to approximately 30% via the Black Sea);
– about 80% of Ukraine’s non-agricultural exports (compared to approximately 20% via the Black Sea);
– about 10% of Ukraine’s exports of grain, oilseeds, and related products (compared to approximately 90% via the Black Sea).
Ukraine’s Exports
According to Ukrainian customs data, since May 2022, the “Solidarity Lanes” have enabled Ukraine to export approximately 226 million metric tons of goods. Of this total, the “Solidarity Lanes” are estimated to have facilitated the export of approximately 102 million metric tons of Ukrainian agricultural products (including approximately 94 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain, oilseeds, and related products) and approximately 124 million metric tons of non-agricultural goods, including ores, steel, and related products.
In total, since May 2022, approximately 252 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain, oilseeds, and related goods have been exported via the “Solidarity Lanes” and Ukrainian Black Sea ports (60%).
Imports to Ukraine
The “Solidarity Lanes” also play a crucial role for Ukrainian imports. Since May 2022, they have enabled Ukraine to import approximately 108 million metric tons of goods, such as fuel, vehicles, fertilizers, as well as military and humanitarian aid.
Trade Volume
The total volume of trade via the “Solidarity Lanes” since May 2022 is estimated at approximately 296 billion euros, of which about 77 billion euros are Ukrainian exports. The total value of imports into Ukraine is estimated at approximately 219 billion euros.
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