Ukraine Reduces Electricity Imports by 25% and Resumes Exports – DIXI Group

In Ukraine, March 2026 marked a notable reduction in electricity imports, which fell by 25% compared to February, reaching a total of 942.1 thousand MWh. This information was released by the DIXI Group analytical center, referencing data from Energy Map.

Additionally, Ukraine resumed electricity exports in March, the first occurrence since November 10, 2025. The export volumes for the previous month amounted to 30.2 thousand MWh, representing a crucial step for the country's energy system.

Experts from DIXI Group explained that the primary factor influencing these changes was a seasonal effect. The increase in air temperatures led to a decrease in electricity demand, while longer daylight hours, sunny weather, and the onset of the spring flood contributed to a rise in electricity production from solar and hydroelectric sources. As a result, the energy system experienced periodic surpluses of electricity, allowing for the resumption of exports.

Of the total electricity exports, 14.4 thousand MWh (48%) were directed to Hungary, 14.3 thousand MWh (47%) to Moldova, and 1.5 thousand MWh (5%) to Romania. However, compared to March 2025, when exports totaled 77.3 thousand MWh, the volumes have decreased by 61%.

Regarding imports, Hungary accounted for the largest share in the import structure in March 2026, providing 456 thousand MWh or 48% of the total import volume. Romania supplied 189.2 thousand MWh (20%), Slovakia 167.0 thousand MWh (18%), Poland 117.2 thousand MWh (13%), and Moldova 12.7 thousand MWh (1%). It is important to note that compared to March 2025, when imports were 272.3 thousand MWh, imports have increased by 3.5 times.

Since the beginning of January 2026, the maximum import capacity from the European Union to the Ukraine-Moldova block has risen to 2.45 GW, marking a significant improvement over the previous maximum of 2.15 GW. Considering the allocation of part of this capacity in favor of Moldova, approximately 2.1 GW is available for commercial imports to Ukraine.

During March 2026, the average utilization of the available capacity was 60.4% of the nominal value of 2.1 GW. In comparison, the average utilization rate in February 2026 was 89.5%. This indicates a decrease in activity regarding electricity imports in March, which may have been influenced by changing seasonal conditions and electricity demand.