On September 19, 2025, Draft Law #14055 “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Rates of Export Duty on Seeds of Certain Oilseed Crops” regarding Cancellation of Export Duty” (Draft Law #14055) was registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Draft Law #14055:
- aims to cancel export duty for soybeans and rapeseed
- establishes that agricultural producers which, from the date of entry into force of the Law of Ukraine #4536-IX “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine in Connection with the Adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On Integrated Prevention and Control of Industrial Pollution” and for the Purpose of Improving Certain Provisions of Tax Legislation” exported soybeans and rapeseed with payment of export duty, have the right to its refund
Since September 4, 2025, Ukrainian Black Sea ports and adjacent railways have been blocked due to the unregulated procedure for applying the zero duty rate for oilseeds. It disrupted the export of rapeseed and soybeans, caused significant business losses from fines for vessel and transport demurrage, grain storage, extended insurance, and non-fulfillment of contracts. Vessels with crews and high-value goods are exposed to the threat of shelling, and foreign currency revenue of up to USD 2 billion for rapeseed and soybeans of 2025 is effectively disrupted.
The international business, united by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, welcomes the registration of Draft Law #14055 aiming to cancel export duties for soybeans and rapeseed, as such restrictions worsen the investment climate, create risks for the rule of law, and lead to losses for agricultural producers due to falling procurement prices and reduced sowing areas.
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