Ukraine is located in eastern Europe with good natural conditions. Ukraine is the world’s third largest grain exporter, with a reputation as the “breadbasket of Europe”. Its industry and agriculture are relatively developed, and heavy industry plays a major role in the industry
01. Country Profile
Currency: Hryvnia (Currency code: UAH, currency symbol ₴)
Country code: UKR
Official language: Ukrainian
International area code: +380
Company name suffix: TOV
Exclusive domain name suffix: com.ua
Population: 44 million (2019)
GDP per capita: $3,670 (2019)
Time: Ukraine is 5 hours behind China
Road direction: Keep to the right
02. Major Websites
Search engine: www.google.com.ua (No.1)
News: www.ukrinform.ua (No. 10)
Video website: http://www.youtube.com (3rd place)
E-commerce platform: http://www.aliexpress.com (12th)
Portal: http://www.bigmir.net (no. 17)
Note: the above ranking is the ranking of page views of domestic websites
Social platforms
Instagram (No. 15)
Facebook (No. 32)
Twitter (No. 49)
Linkedin (No. 52)
Note: the above ranking is the ranking of page views of domestic websites
04. Communication tools
Skype
Messenger(Facebook)
05. Network tools
Ukraine enterprise information query tool: https://portal.kyckr.com/companySearch.aspx
Ukraine currency exchange rates query: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/
Ukraine import tariff information inquiry: http://sfs.gov.ua/en/custom-clearance/subjects-of-foreign-economic-activity/rates-of-import-and-export-duty/import-duty/
06. Major Exhibitions
ODESSA Ukraine maritime exhibitions (ODESSA) : every year, every year in October in ODESSA city held, ODESSA Ukraine ODESSA international maritime show is the only international maritime exhibitions, Ukraine and eastern Europe’s second largest maritime exhibitions, exhibition products mainly basic chemical raw materials, petrochemical industry, plastic processing, catalyst, etc
Kiev Furniture and Wood Machinery Exhibition (LISDEREVMASH) : Held annually in Kiev in September, it is the largest and most famous international trade fair in Ukraine’s forestry, wood and furniture industry. The products exhibited are mainly woodworking machinery, accessories and tools, standard parts and materials of wood processing machinery, etc
Ukraine Roadtech Expo: it is held every year in November in Kiev. The exhibition products are mainly road lighting lamps, road lamp control devices, protective nets, manhole covers, etc
The Mining World Ukraine Exhibition is held annually in Kiev in October. It is the only international Mining equipment, special technology and extraction, concentration and transportation technology exhibition in Ukraine. The products exhibited are mainly mineral exploration technology, mineral processing, mineral smelting technology and so on
Ukraine Kiev Electric Power Exhibition (Elcom) : once a year, held in May every year in Kiev, Ukraine Kiev Electric Power exhibition Elcom is Ukraine’s large-scale electric power and alternative energy exhibition, the exhibition products are mainly electromagnetic wires, terminals, insulation materials, electrical alloy and so on
Design Living Tendency: Held annually in September in Kiev, Ukraine, the Design Living Tendency is a large-scale home textile exhibition in Ukraine. The exhibition focuses on various kinds of home textiles, decorative textile products and decorative fabrics, including sheets, bed covers, bedding and mattresses
KyivBuild Ukraine Building Materials Exhibition (KyivBuild) : once a year, held every February in Kiev, the exhibition in Ukraine building materials industry has a leading position, is the industry’s weathervane, the exhibition products are mainly paint, door and window materials, ceiling materials, construction equipment and so on
Ukraine Kiev Agricultural Exhibition (Agro) : once a year, held in Kiev in June every year, the exhibition products are mainly cattle barn construction, livestock breeding and breeding, livestock farm equipment, etc
07. Major ports
Odessa Port: It is an important commercial port of Ukraine and the largest port on the north coast of the Black Sea. It is about 18km away from the airport and has regular flights to all parts of the world. The main import goods are crude oil, coal, cotton and machinery, and the main export goods are grain, sugar, wood, wool and general goods
Illychevsk Port: It is one of the main seaports of Ukraine. The main import and export goods are bulk cargo, liquid cargo and general cargo. During holidays, assignments may be arranged as required, but overtime is payable
Nikolayev: A port of southern Ukraine on the east side of the Usnibge River in Ukraine
08. Market characteristics
The main industrial sectors of Ukraine are aviation, aerospace, metallurgy, machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, chemical industry, etc
Known as the “breadbasket of Europe”, Ukraine is the world’s third largest grain exporter and the largest sunflower oil exporter
Ukraine has a highly qualified workforce, among which the total number of IT professionals ranks fifth in the world
Ukraine has convenient transportation, with 4 transportation corridors leading to Europe and excellent seaports around the Black Sea
Ukraine is rich in natural resources, with iron ore and coal reserves ranking among the top in the world
09. Visit
Travel before the important checklist: http://www.ijinge.cn/checklist-before-international-business-trip/
The weather query: http://www.guowaitianqi.com/ua.html
Security precautions: Ukraine is relatively safe, but the Ukrainian government is conducting anti-terrorist operations in the eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions, where the situation remains unstable and infrastructure is severely damaged. Avoid these areas as much as possible
Visa processing: There are three types of Ukrainian visas, namely transit visa (B), short-term visa (C) and long-term visa (D). Among them, the maximum stay time of short-term visa entry is 90 days, and the accumulated stay time in Ukraine within 180 days cannot exceed 90 days. A long-term visa is generally valid for 45 days. You need to go to the Immigration Office to complete residence formalities within 45 days of entry. The website for application is http://evisa.mfa.gov.ua
Flight options: Ukraine International Airlines has opened direct flights between Kiev and Beijing, in addition, Beijing can also choose to Kiev through Istanbul, Dubai and other destinations. Kiev Brispol International Airport (http://kbp.aero/) is about 35 km from downtown Kiev and can be returned by bus or taxi
Note on entry: Each person entering or leaving Ukraine is allowed to carry no more than 10,000 euros (or other currency equivalent) in cash, more than 10,000 euros must be declared
Railway: Railway transportation occupies the first place among various transportation modes in Ukraine, and plays an important role in Ukraine’s domestic and international transportation. Important railway hub cities are: Kiev, Lviv, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, And Zaporoge
Train: The most convenient way to purchase train tickets in Ukraine is at the website of the Ukrainian Railway Ticketing Center, www.vokzal.kiev.ua
Car rental: Chinese driver’s license cannot be used directly in Ukraine. Ukrainian vehicles should drive on the right, so they need to obey the traffic rules
Hotel reservation: http://www.booking.com
Plug requirements: two-pin round plug, standard voltage 110V
The website of the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine is http://ua.china-embassy.org/chn/. The emergency contact number of the Embassy is +38-044-2534688
10. Communicate topics
Borscht: It can be found in western restaurants, but under a more Chinese name, borscht, borscht is a traditional Ukrainian dish that originated in Ukraine
Vodka: Ukraine is known as the “drinking country”, vodka is a famous wine in Ukraine, known for its high strength and unique taste. Among them, vodka with chili flavor leads sales in Ukraine
Football: Football is one of the most popular sports in Ukraine, and the Ukrainian football team is a new force in European and international football. After two missed opportunities in the FIFA World Cup ™ qualifiers, the Ukrainian football team advanced to the 2006 World Cup and finally reached the final for the first time
Hagia Sophia: The Hagia Sophia is located on Vorodymyrska Street in Kiev. It was built in 1037 and is the most famous cathedral in Ukraine. It is listed as a national architectural historical and cultural reserve by the Ukrainian government
Crafts: Ukrainian crafts are known for their handmade creations, such as handmade embroidered garments, handmade traditional dolls and lacquered boxes
11. Major holidays
January 1: The Gregorian New Year
January 7: Orthodox Christmas day
January 22: Unification Day
May 1: National Solidarity Day
May 9: VICTORY Day
June 28: Constitution Day
August 24: Independence Day
12. Government agencies
Ukraine Government: www.president.gov.ua
State Fiscal Service of Ukraine: http://sfs.gov.ua/
Ukraine Government Portal: www.kmu.gov.ua
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Commission: www.acrc.org.ua
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: https://mfa.gov.ua/
Ministry for Development of Economy and Trade of Ukraine: www.me.gov.ua
Trade policy
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine is the sectoral authority responsible for the formulation and implementation of foreign trade policies
According to the provisions of the Ukrainian customs law, the declaration agent can only be Ukrainian citizens, foreign enterprises or shippers can only entrust the Ukrainian customs broker or customs declaration for import declaration procedures
In order to ensure the balance of state payment and maintain the order of domestic commodity market, Ukraine implements license quota management for import and export commodities
With the exception of livestock and fur products, non-ferrous metals, scrap metals and special equipment, Ukraine is exempt from export duties on other export commodities, including quota license export managed commodities
Ukraine is in charge of the quality inspection of imported goods is the Ukrainian National Standard Metrology Certification Committee, the Ukrainian national Standard metrology certification Committee and 25 standard certification centers in each state are responsible for the inspection and certification of imported goods
14. Trade agreements/organizations to which China has acceded
Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
Organization of Central Asian Cooperation
Eurasian Economic Community
The International Monetary Fund
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Composition of main commodities imported from China
Mechanical and electrical products (HS code 84-85) : Ukraine imports usd 3,296 million (January-September 2019) from China, accounting for 50.1%
Base Metals and Products (HS code 72-83) : Ukraine imports $553 million (January-September 2019) from China, accounting for 8.4%
Chemical products (HS code 28-38) : Ukraine imports usd 472 million (January-September 2019) from China, accounting for 7.2%
Composition of main commodities exported to China
Mineral Products (HS code 25-27) : Ukraine exports to China $904 million (January-September 2019), accounting for 34.9%
Plant Products (HS code 06-14) : Ukraine exports $669 million to China (January-September 2019), accounting for 25.9%
Animal and vegetable Fats (HS code 15) : Ukraine exported $511 million (January-September 2019) to China, accounting for 19.8%
Note: For more information on Ukrainian exports to China, please contact the author of this list
17. Matters needing attention when exporting to the country
Customs clearance documents: bill of lading, packing list, invoice, Certificate of origin Form A, according to customer’s requirements
If the customs value exceeds 100 euros, the country of origin should be indicated on the invoice, and the original commercial invoice with signature and seal should be provided for customs clearance. The consignor should ensure the correctness and validity of the materials along with the goods before Posting the goods, otherwise the responsibilities and expenses related to customs clearance caused by the goods arriving at the local place will be fully borne by the consignor
Ukraine has requirements for the packaging of pure wood, which requires fumigation certificate
With regard to the food sector, Ukraine bans the import and sale of products containing more than 5 per cent phosphate
As for the shipment requirements of battery export, the outer packing must be packed in cartons instead of PAK bags
18. Credit rating and risk rating
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) : B (30/100), stable outlook
Moody’s: Caa1 (20/100), positive outlook
Fitch: B (30/100), positive outlook
Rating Instructions: The country’s credit score ranges from 0 to 100, and the higher the score is, the higher the country’s credit will be. The country’s risk outlook is divided into “positive”, “stable” and “negative” levels (” positive “means that the country’s risk level may decline relatively in the next year, and” stable “means that the country’s risk level may remain stable in the next year). “Negative” indicates a relative increase in the country’s risk level over the next year.)
19. Tax policy of the country on imported goods
Ukrainian customs import duty is differential duty
Zero tariff for goods dependent on imports; Tariffs of 2%-5% on goods that the country cannot produce; Import duties of more than 10% shall be levied on the commodities with large domestic output that can basically meet demand; High tariffs are imposed on goods produced in the country that meet export needs
Goods from countries and regions that have signed customs agreements and international agreements with Ukraine will receive special preferential tariffs or even exemption from import duties according to the specific provisions of the agreements
Full ordinary import duties are levied on goods from countries and regions that have not yet signed free trade agreements with Ukraine, preferential economic and trade agreements, or goods whose specific country of origin cannot be identified
All imported goods are subject to 20% VAT at the time of import, and some goods are subject to consumption tax
China is included in the list of countries enjoying preferential tariff rate (50%), and goods are imported directly from China. The producer is an enterprise registered in China; FORMA certificate of origin, you can enjoy tariff concessions
Religious beliefs and cultural practices
Ukraine’s main religions are Orthodox, Catholic, Baptist, Jewish and Mamonism
Ukrainians like blue and yellow, and are interested in red and white, but many people don’t like black
When giving gifts, avoid chrysanthemums, wilted flowers, and even numbers
Ukrainian people warm and hospitable, strangers to meet the general address madam, Sir, if acquaintances can call their first name or father name
Shaking hands and hugging are the most common greeting rites among local residents
Post time: Feb-08-2022