According to Energy Map, during May 25-31, electricity imports to Ukraine increased by 8% compared to the previous week – to 97.6 GWh. Exports increased by 97% to 34.8 GWh. At the same time, electricity imports exceeded exports by 2.8 times.
Throughout the reporting period, consumer demand was fully covered by domestic electricity generation and commercial imports, without the need to implement any electricity consumption restrictions.
Import structure by country:
- Hungary – 41.3 GWh (42.3%);
- Poland – 27.7 GWh (28.4%);
- Romania – 27.1 GWh (27.8%);
- Slovakia – 0.9 GWh (1.0%);
- Moldova – 0.6 GWh (0.5%).
The increase in imports was primarily driven by higher supplies from Poland (+112%), as well as from Romania (+17%) and Moldova (+53%). At the same time, import volumes from Hungary declined by 23%.
At the end of the week, on May 31, imports from Slovakia resumed after an almost two-month break. Volumes remained limited and were delivered only during evening hours (18:00-00:00).
Electricity export was carried out daily throughout the week.
Export structure by country:
- Hungary – 19.3 GWh (55.6%);
- Romania – 9.7 GWh (27.7%)
- Moldova – 5.8 GWh (16.7%).
Compared to the previous week, electricity exports increased across in all directions. The most dynamic growth was recorded in the Romanian direction – 8.6 times, while deliveries to Hungary and Moldova increased by 1.5-1.7 times. Exports to Poland and Slovakia were not carried out.
The EST project supports key U.S. administration priorities by advancing its energy interests and expanding opportunities for American companies in Ukraine’s energy sector. By strengthening transparency and anti-corruption safeguards, the project helps foster a more predictable, rules-based environment that can support fair competition and encourage investment. Through support for market-oriented reforms and stronger data systems, EST contributes to U.S. economic interests while reinforcing U.S. leadership in the global energy sector.
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