SOLIDARITY LANES: LATEST DATA SHOW THEY REMAIN KEY FOR UKRAINE’S ECONOMY
On 19 August, the European Commission published the latest figures on the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes, confirming their continued role in maintaining Ukraine’s trade flows and supporting its economy.
Established in May 2022 in response to Russia’s war of aggression, the Solidarity Lanes were designed to maintain Ukraine’s imports and exports through alternative transport routes, including rail, road and inland waterways, following the blockade of Ukrainian seaports. Since their launch, the Solidarity Lanes have enabled Ukraine to export around 230 million tonnes of goods and import approximately 111 million tonnes. The total value of trade through the Solidarity Lanes is estimated at around €304 billion, including €78 billion in Ukrainian exports and €226 billion in imports.
According to the latest data, in July 2026 the Solidarity Lanes accounted for around 90% of Ukrainian imports and supported around 95% of Ukrainian exports of non-agricultural products. While the reopened Black Sea corridor handled around 80% of grain, oilseed and related agricultural exports, the Solidarity Lanes continued to facilitate around 20% of these products.
The Commission highlighted their role in supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction and future integration into the EU Single Market, while continued efforts focus on addressing bottlenecks, improving border procedures and investing in transport infrastructure and logistics capacity.
Source: European Commission