In September, $52.3 billion in customs payments was collected for the state budget, up by $1.2 billion MoM, the State Customs Service reported.
“In September, the budget received $52.3 billion in customs payments. Thanks to the stability of Ukrainian business operations, payments to the budget increased by $1.2 billion compared to the previous month,” the report states.
According to the agency, the revenue target was met by 86.9%.
In total, over the first nine months of 2024, the State Customs Service collected $432.2 billion, allowing an additional $4.1 billion to be transferred to the state budget.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine anticipates a decrease in imports for the remainder of the year, which will directly affect customs revenue.
In September, the volume of taxable imports fell by 11% (or by 2.3 million tons) compared to August. Notably, imports of natural gas decreased by 58%, flat-rolled products by 51% and petroleum products by 26%.
Another key factor influencing budget contributions was the increase in customs payment exemptions, which reached $18.7 billion.
In August, $51.1 billion in customs payments was collected for the state budget, which was $3.2 billion more than in the previous month. (Ukrinform)