The governments of Ukraine and China have signed an agreement that will open the door for Ukrainian flour exports to the Chinese market.
The protocol on inspection, phytosanitary and sanitary requirements for wheat flour defines the conditions for production, control, certification and supply of products to the Chinese market.
The protocol, announced April 6, was signed by Serhii Tkachuk, head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, and Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun on behalf of the General Administration of Customs of China.
The document provides for state supervision and control at all stages — from wheat cultivation to the export of finished products, including production, storage and transportation.
“The agreed protocol establishes a clear and transparent mechanism for Ukrainian wheat flour to access the market of the People’s Republic of China,” Tkachuk said. “It sets out control and certification procedures that allow for confirming the compliance of Ukrainian products with PRC requirements and ensuring the stability of export shipments.”
Tkachuk said the agreement not only expands Ukraine’s geographic reach for exports but highlights the country’s goal of shifting from a raw materials model to finished products.
Ukraine exported a total of 88,500 tonnes of wheat flour and pasta products in marketing year 2024-25, with 52% going to the European Union, according the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture.