# Ukraine’s trade deficit nears $52 billion in January-October

https://mins.news/en/item/140252

- TASS, 2026-11-12 08:29 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2216753

> Ukraine’s State Customs Service reported a $51.7 billion trade deficit in the first ten months of the year. Imports rose 24% year on year to $84.16 billion, while exports fell 2% to $32.4 billion. The October deficit reached $6.3 billion, a record according to Minfin, which blamed blocked maritime export routes and limited capacity on alternatives.