New exporters' choice

The devaluation of hryvnia and export to Europe helped Ukraine to enter the foreign market. During the first five months of 2014 foreign trade rose up to $ 524.5 million 

The situation was rectified sharp due to decline in imports to the country. Compared to January-May 2013 their volume was reduced by 18% and now stands at $ 23.67 billion, however, are the results of May new import grew - compared to May 2013 it grew by 3.5% and is $ 4.82 billion growth due to increased gas purchases - in May Ukraine imported natural gas at $ 500 million more than in April. 

More important trend in 2014 was a modest drop in export of Ukrainian goods. During January-May decline in exports was 5.1%, and directly in May - only 1.5%.