A statement on Ukraine’s car import policy was delivered on Ukrainian 24 TV by a senior official in the State Customs Service. The announcement notes a shift in fiscal policy intended to rapidly offset gaps in military readiness.
Since the start of the ongoing military operation, authorities have suspended the tax on importing vehicles in order to accelerate access to essential transport. Officials describe the move as creating a widespread effect that resembles an epidemic of vehicle imports, with about 80 thousand cars brought into use for personal purposes up to the most recent reporting period.
Data shared by the official indicate that roughly three out of ten imported vehicles are in the premium segment, with prices beginning around 20,000 euros. This premium trend has been accelerating in recent times, signaling a notable shift in the market dynamics surrounding private car acquisitions by residents.
The official also pointed out that the influx of imported cars has led to congestion at border crossings that stretch for kilometers. This congestion is framed as a bottleneck that disrupts the timely delivery of military equipment, humanitarian aid, and fuel, which, in turn, aggravates concerns about fuel supply throughout the country.
Earlier remarks noted that authorities have begun confiscating vehicles bearing license plates from the Russian Federation and Belarus as part of the enforcement of the new regime within Ukraine, a measure tied to security and regulatory objectives. (Source: DEA News, Ukrainian 24 TV)