On 25 September Ekonomichna Pravda held a forum entitled "Ukrainian Export: Is a Window Opening?", bringing together representatives of export businesses from most sectors of the economy, as well as international organisations and NGOs, to talk about the current state of foreign trade and the problems faced. The forum was attended by Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative; Serhii Nikolaichuk, Deputy Head of the National Bank of Ukraine; Francis Malige, Managing Director, Financial Institutions for the EBRD; senior managers at major Ukrainian exporters Interpipe, Nibulon and Kernel; and representatives of SME and industry associations. In total, over 260 people, including the representatives of 17 foreign embassies, were present at the forum.
National Bank Deputy Head Serhii Nikolaichuk revealed during a conversation with Mykola Maksymchuk, acting editor-in-chief of Ekonomichna Pravda, that opening the maritime corridor, as well as improving Ukrainian exporters’ efficiency in recovering foreign currency, has helped increase the inflow of currency to Ukraine. "If we compare the first eight months of this year with the same period last year, the export revenues Ukraine received are up 15%, to US$32 billion," he noted. Asked about the industries that have good prospects for the future and will help boost foreign trade volumes, Deputy Economy Minister Taras Kachka said Ukrainian manufacturers should rely on a competitive pricing strategy, f.