Ukraine’s manufacturing businesses accounted for 17.9% of all taxes, fees and other payments collected by the consolidated budget during the first eight months of 2026. Their contributions rose by UAH 44.8 billion, or 18.2%, from the same period last year.

The State Tax Service reported the figures on Wednesday, September 23. Wholesale and retail trade, including vehicle and motorcycle repair, contributed another 16.3%, with payments increasing by UAH 31.6 billion, or 13.5% year on year.

Public administration, defense and compulsory social insurance generated 11.9% of total receipts. Collections from these activities advanced by UAH 30.7 billion, equivalent to growth of 18.9% compared with January-August 2025.

Financial and insurance companies supplied 10.8% of budget payments. The sector posted the strongest proportional increase among the listed leaders, rising 25.5%, or UAH 35.7 billion.