What products can be exported from Ukraine abroad in 2025: important details

Planning a trip abroad from Ukraine? Find out what products you can take out, what is strictly prohibited, how many products you are allowed to take on the trip, and why it is important to have a Mini Casco policy and medical insurance with war risk coverage

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When planning a trip from Ukraine, it is important to know the rules for transporting food. This will allow you to avoid fines or confiscation at customs.

According to the current legislation of Ukraine, the export of products is allowed if they are intended for personal use and do not exceed the established limits. In addition, there is a certain list of products that are completely prohibited from being transported across the border.

We will tell you about the products that can be exported from Ukraine abroad, as well as the list of goods with which you will definitely not be allowed through customs in this article.

Read here about the current rules for crossing the border of Ukraine in 2025.

We have previously told you in detail about the operation of checkpoints, their workload and advice on the optimal time for departure.

What can be transported abroad from Ukraine?

For your own needs or as gifts abroad from Ukraine, you can transport a certain list of products, but in limited quantities. In particular, per person you can have with you:

- Vegetables and fruits (except potatoes): up to 5 kg.

- Fresh, gutted fish: up to 20 kg or 1 pc., if the weight exceeds 20 kg. When importing fresh fish, an important condition is that it must be cleaned of internal organs. This is a separate requirement.

- Fish products (dried, dried, smoked or otherwise prepared): up to 20 kg.

- Crustaceans (shrimp, lobster, dead mussels and oysters): up to 20 kg.

- Live mussels, oysters and snails: up to 2 kg.

- Black (sturgeon) caviar - up to 125 g per person. A special permit is required to transport a larger quantity, since rare species are subject to restrictions under international environmental regulations.

- Eggs and products made from them: up to 2 kg.

- Cereals: up to 2 kg.

- Breakfast cereals, muesli, pasta, dried fruits, potato chips: up to 2 kg.

- Cakes and pastries (without meat or dairy filling): up to 2 kg.

- Cookies, candies, sweet pastes: up to 2 kg (if the milk and chocolate content does not exceed 20%).

- Honey: up to 2 kg.

- Coffee, concentrates and substitutes (chicory): up to 500 g.

- Chocolate and products made from it: up to 2 kg.

- Tea, mate and their concentrates: up to 100 g.

- Baby food: up to 5 kg.

- Enteral nutrition mixtures (for medical reasons): up to 2 kg.

- Food for animals traveling with you: up to 2 kg.

Important! All products must be in undamaged factory packaging and do not require refrigeration until opened.

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What products are prohibited from being exported from Ukraine abroad?

According to the legislation, it is strictly forbidden to import into the EU:

- meat and meat products;

- milk and dairy products;

- canned meat products.

Given this, some products familiar to Ukrainians fall under restrictions, so before traveling, it is important to consider that it is strictly forbidden to export abroad:

- Lard in any form.

- Sausage products.

- Dairy products, including cheese, milk, yogurt, sour cream, butter.

- Any type of fresh meat.

- Industrial or homemade canned food, regardless of whether it is stew or condensed milk.

In EU countries, these restrictions are strict - customs officers can seize and dispose of products on the spot.

We talked in detail about the things that are prohibited from being transported across the Ukrainian border earlier.

What can you take with you to eat on the road when traveling abroad?

It is important to remember that each traveler can have a certain amount of food with them to eat on the road. However, the total weight of food transported in hand luggage cannot exceed 2 kg per person, the list includes:

- Sandwiches - without restrictions.

- Pastries without meat or dairy filling (permitted with fish or eggs, but not more than 50% of the total weight of the products).

- Fruits: without restrictions - bananas, coconuts, pineapples, dates; others - within the established limit.

- Sweets and snacks: candies, cookies, nuts, dried fruits.

- Ready-made products: instant pasta, freeze-dried meals, other products without meat or milk.

- Broths and seasonings: packaged or in the form of cubes, as well as food supplements in consumer packaging.

- Enteral nutrition mixtures.

Is it possible to transport twist-offs across the border?

There is no direct ban on the transport of home-made preserves. However, the final decision is made by customs officers at the checkpoint. Jars with twist-offs can arouse suspicion, which is why the products are confiscated, even if they do not contain any prohibited items.

To avoid complications, we do not recommend taking home-made preserves with you abroad. A great alternative is to pack them in food containers. This will significantly reduce the likelihood of confiscation at customs.

What are the consequences of violating customs regulations?

Violating customs regulations can have serious consequences. Depending on the nature of the violation, a foreigner may face:

- Confiscation and disposal of illegally imported goods.

- A fine (the amount is determined depending on the violation).

- Imprisonment for a term of 3 months to 5 years.

Important! Punishments can be combined, and the presence of one does not exclude the other.

What else is important to consider before traveling abroad?

In addition to complying with customs regulations and restrictions on the transportation of products, it is worth taking care of other nuances that will ensure a calm and safe trip:

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Traveling abroad requires not only packing your bags, but also careful preparation for customs requirements and safety rules. Knowing what products are allowed and prohibited will help you avoid unpleasant situations at the border, and having car insurance and medical insurance will provide peace of mind and confidence on the road.

Reminder! In addition to food products, there is a certain list of goods and items whose transportation is regulated by customs authorities. Read here what exactly can be imported or exported to/from Ukraine, and which goods are subject to prohibitions or restrictions.

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