Eight out of ten Ukrainians do not support introducing VAT on international parcels

Most Ukrainians (82%) do not support the initiative to introduce VAT on international parcels.

This is shown by the results of a survey conducted by the Rating Sociological Group (Rating Group) in early February 2025.

At the same time, nearly a third of respondents (29%) said they had received international parcels over the past year.

In most cases (68%), the value of the parcel was up to €50, and this was the most common option both among higher-income citizens and those with lower incomes.

Among those who received goods from abroad, nearly a third (29%) ordered items that were important for coping with the consequences of the energy crisis.

Overall, the most popular items received via international mail were clothing and footwear (45%), as well as power banks, batteries, and chargers (26%).

It is worth noting that 89% of respondents said they did not use international parcels for work or business activities.

Distribution of answers:

• 4% — “fully support”
• 7% — “rather support”
• 25% — “rather do not support”
• 57% — “do not support at all”
• 7% — “difficult to answer”

Previously, it was reported that as a condition for a new loan to Ukraine, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)demanded tighter tax collection.