In July 2026, integrated border management evolved amid high seasonal mobility, government restructuring, and enhanced international cooperation. Passenger traffic at the western border reached a record 3.35 million – 77% higher than the average in Q1. Meanwhile, imports grew significantly faster than exports, widening the trade deficit to $28.3 billion.
Digital tools advanced rapidly: the “eCherha” queue system was upgraded, the eFood system was launched, and NCTS Phase 6 implementation continued. Transport and border infrastructure efforts focused on upgrading checkpoints, strengthening multimodal logistics, and advancing the EU-Ukraine “Solidarity Lanes.” The State Customs Service reported the highest monthly revenue since the war began: ₴78.1 billion in June.
