Somalia is a partner of Ukraine in the Horn of Africa, with opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation, particularly in agriculture, food security, food processing, pharmaceuticals and industrial goods.
Somalia's geographical location along important international maritime routes and its demand for imported food products create opportunities for Ukrainian exporters and the development of commercial partnerships.
Bilateral Trade in Goods
According to the State Customs Service of Ukraine, bilateral trade in goods between Ukraine and Somalia amounted to approximately USD 10.29 million in 2025, including Ukrainian exports of USD 10.15 million and imports from Somalia of USD 0.14 million. Ukraine recorded a trade surplus of approximately USD 10.01 million.
In January–September 2026, bilateral trade amounted to approximately USD 10.64 million, including Ukrainian exports of USD 10.57 million and imports from Somalia of USD 65 thousand. Ukraine recorded a trade surplus of approximately USD 10.51 million.
Main Export and Import Products
Agricultural and food products account for the majority of Ukrainian exports to Somalia.
In 2025, wheat was the leading Ukrainian export, valued at approximately USD 7.21 million. Other major exports included poultry meat, pulses, sugar, vegetable oils and pharmaceutical products.
In January–September 2026, wheat remained the principal Ukrainian export, valued at approximately USD 7.32 million, accounting for around 69% of total Ukrainian exports. Other significant products included poultry meat (USD 2.34 million), sunflower and related vegetable oils (USD 607 thousand), and pharmaceutical products (USD 120 thousand).
Imports from Somalia remained limited in volume and consisted mainly of selected machinery, equipment and related components.
Priority Areas of Cooperation
Ukraine and Somalia have opportunities to expand cooperation in agriculture and food security, grain supplies, food processing, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, industrial equipment, transport and logistics.
Further development of bilateral economic relations may be supported by strengthening direct business contacts, facilitating market access, developing commercial partnerships and exploring mutually beneficial trade and investment projects.
Somalia's location along major maritime trade routes offers additional opportunities for commercial and logistics cooperation.
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