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Liliana ZhylinaTrade CommissionerEmbassy of Canada to Ukraine
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
Five Reasons You Should Export to Ukraine1. Free Trade Agreement: No tariffs on 86%
of exports, and 99% of Ukrainian imports.
2. From 2016-2018, Ukraine imported an average of Cdn$39.6 million in fish and seafood from Canada.
3. The Trade Commissioner Service provides comprehensive service to Canadian companies working in Ukraine.
4. Ukraine 2018: 3.5% GDP growth, 5.5% consumer spending growth, 99.8% adult literacy.
5. Ukraine is harmonizing with EU regulations.
Ukraine at a Glance
Largest Country in Europe by Territory
Population: 42 Million GDP Growth 2018: 17.5%
Free Trade Agreements with the EU and Canada
1.4 million Ukrainian Canadians
Non-EU Member
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
Tariff Elimination on 86% of Ukraine’s imports from Canada.
Commitments Related to IP Protection & E-Commerce
Trade Facilitation
Elimination of technical barriers to trade
Access to Public Procurement
Fish and Seafood Sector in Ukraine
80%of fish & seafood is
imported.
US$600 million was imported
in 2018.
Popular Imported Species:Herring, Mackerel, Hake,
Capelin, & Salmon
British Columbia and Ukraine: Trade Facts
B.C. exports more fish to Ukraine by value than
wine worldwide.
Ukraine is B.C.’s fifth top fish & seafood export
market.
Ukraine is B.C.’s #1 export market
in Europe
B.C.’s fish & seafood exports to Ukraine in 2018:
$39.3 million
Top Fish & Seafood Exports to Ukraine: Hake, Sole, Pollock, Turbot,
& Wild Chum Salmon.
Benefits of CUFTA for Fish & Seafood Exporters
CUFTA has eliminated all tariffs on all fish and seafood products, including…
Caviar (Sturgeon Roe): From 15% Tariff → 0%
Salmon (Smoked or Processed): From 5% Tariff → 0%
Mackerel (Frozen or Processed):From Tariffs of Up to 20% → 0%
Herring (Smoked or Processed):From 5% Tariff → 0%
Tuna (Processed):From 7% Tariff → 0%
Dogfish (Chilled or Frozen):From Tariffs of Up to 10% → 0%
There has been a 104% increase in volume and 112% increase in value of Canada’s fish and seafood exports to Ukraine between 2017 and 2018.
Overview of the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
With over 120 years experience, the
TCS has a presence in more than 160 cities
across the world.
We inspire Canadian businesses to seize opportunities on a global scale. Every day, we strive to be the best trade promotion organization in the world.
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We are a network of more than 1,300 Trade Commissioners working in Canada and globally,
many of whom are locally engaged experts.
Liliana [email protected]