From April 1, 2026, Ukrposhta — Ukraine’s national postal operator — has updated its domestic parcel delivery rates for the first time in two years. The changes affect select shipment categories and are driven by a significant increase in the company’s operating costs.
Why Did Prices Go Up
Ukrposhta says its fuel costs alone reach 40 million hryvnias per month. On top of that, expenses have grown for running generators, maintaining network operations during power blackouts, and repairing post offices and vehicles damaged by Russian strikes. The company notes that its previous rates no longer reflected the actual cost of delivering certain services, making an adjustment unavoidable.
The revision is selective. The most noticeable increases apply to large and oversized parcels and to priority delivery on routes where prices had previously lagged behind actual costs. For the smallest shipments, the increase averages around 5 hryvnias.
At the same time, Ukrposhta retains a 5-hryvnia discount for those who register shipments online — through the mobile app or personal account on the website — which also helps customers avoid queuing at branches.
New Domestic Parcel Rates
Prices depend on the parcel’s volume (under the “weightless tariff” system introduced on January 1, 2025), delivery direction, and the chosen plan — “Basic” or “Priority”.
| Size | Max volume, cm³ | Basic: within region, UAH | Basic: across Ukraine, UAH | Priority: within region, UAH | Priority: across Ukraine, UAH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny | 1,500 | 45 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| Small | 4,000 | 50 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| Medium-small | 8,000 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 |
| Medium | 20,000 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 |
| Large | 80,000 | 130 | 140 | 140 | 150 |
| Extra-large | 120,000 | 140 | 150 | 150 | 160 |
All prices include VAT. Shipping a parcel within the same branch costs 35 UAH.
What Is Included in the Price
The base rate already covers: packaging bags, declared-value commission up to 500 UAH, free refusal of return, and storage at the branch for up to 7 days in cities, 14 days in rural areas, and 7 days at parcel lockers.
Additional Services
| Service | Rate, UAH incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Cash-on-delivery transfer | 2% + 15 UAH |
| Declared value above 500 UAH | 0.5% |
| Manual handling | 50 |
| Basic return | 10 |
| Priority return | 20 |
| Address delivery | 45 |
| Storage beyond standard period | 10 UAH/day |
| In-branch shipment registration | 5 |
Packaging Costs
| Packaging type | Price, UAH incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Bags | Free |
| Box 0.3 kg (120×100×60 mm) | 5 |
| Box 0.7 kg (200×150×90 mm) | 10 |
| Box 1 kg (240×170×90 mm) | 10 |
| Box 2 kg (240×200×160 mm) | 15 |
| Box 5 kg (393×233×206 mm) | 20 |
| Box 10 kg (393×343×276 mm) | 25 |
| Box 15 kg (593×343×276 mm) | 35 |
| Box 20 kg (470×400×430 mm) | 45 |
| Box 30 kg (690×390×420 mm) | 55 |
| Palletisation | 100 |
Good to Know
Ukrposhta stresses that even after the update it remains one of the most affordable operators on the market — rates for certain shipment categories are up to 30% lower than competitors. The “Basic” plan remains the best-value option for non-urgent deliveries. Customers using non-standard packaging pay an extra 50 UAH for manual processing, since irregular containers cannot pass through the company’s robotic sorting lines.
A separate special rate applies for military personnel. Business customers with API access are already testing new features as part of a large-scale service upgrade Ukrposhta is preparing.