COM NEW FIGURES CONFIRM CONTINUED IMPORTANCE OF EU-UKRAINE SOLIDARITY LANES
On 27 October, the European Commission published updated figures on the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes, confirming their continued role as a crucial lifeline for Ukraine’s economy.
Established in May 2022 in response to Russia’s war of aggression, the Solidarity Lanes were designed to maintain trade flows via alternative transport routes – rail, road and inland waterways – bypassing the disrupted Black Sea corridors. Since their launch, the Lanes have facilitated trade valued at an estimated €241 billion, including approximately €67 billion in Ukrainian exports and €174 billion in imports.
According to the latest data, in September 2025 the Solidarity Lanes accounted for around 65% of Ukraine’s imports and supported the export of approximately 60% of Ukraine’s non-agricultural goods. While the reopened Black Sea corridor handled about 80% of agricultural exports, the Solidarity Lanes continued to play a key role, enabling the movement of roughly 20% of these products.
In addition to their vital role in sustaining Ukraine’s economy during wartime, the Solidarity Lanes are also contributing to Ukraine’s long-term integration into the EU Single Market.
Source: European Commission