Volyn

Volyn Region is located in the north-west of Ukraine, with the city of Lutsk serving as its administrative center. The international transport corridors E30, E373, and E85 pass through the Region, providing direct and rapid access to European markets.

Volyn has more than 440 km of state borders, 228 km of which are with Poland. Among the four international checkpoints, Yagodyn–Dorohusk stands out as one of the most important land crossings between Ukraine and the EU.

Despite its proximity to the Belarusian border, from which missile attacks have been launched during the full-scale invasion, the situation in the Region remains relatively stable and controlled.

Agriculture remains one of the key sectors of the economy. Volyn holds leading Ukrainian positions in beef cattle production and is also a major producer of dairy, grain, and vegetable products. The leading industries include processing, woodworking, furniture manufacturing, machine building, chemical, and food industries. In 2023, the total volume of industrial products sold amounted to ₴52.5 billion, 84% of which came from the processing industry.

The main areas of specialization in the Region include woodworking, furniture production, agro-processing, machine building, and bioenergy. The Region’s natural resources – peat, sapropel, chalk, sand, clay, building stone, amber, and biomass – form the basis for the development of green energy and environmentally sustainable production.

Volyn is among six Regions of Ukraine selected to participate in the Swiss–Ukrainian undertaking “Cohesion & Regional Development project” (UCORD). The program aims to support Regional recovery, the development of small businesses, environmental services, and creative industries.

Volyn Region has a well-developed educational infrastructure, with 11 higher education institutions, the leading ones being Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University and Lutsk National Technical University. Graduates supply the Region with highly qualified specialists in engineering, agricultural economics, IT, and management.

In the Volyn Region, the unemployment rate remains one of the highest in Ukraine, 12.7% as of June 2023. The average monthly salary in the Region reached $533 in July 2025.