Business peciliarities in Ukraine and Bealrus
industries, for instance in crucially important metallurgy, that are generally taken to be in
better condition than in Russia.
Ukraine was a potentially rich country made poor by a tragic history. During the years
following independence, Ukraine has grown with the region, but relative to many
expectations, this has been a bitter disappointment. Ukraine is seen as an underachiever.
Source: http://carnegieendowment.org/2012/03/09/underachiever-ukraine-s-economy-
since-1991/a1nf#
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1.1.3. Key Macroeconomic indicators
For Key Macroeconomic indicators and forecasts please refer to Appendix 1.
Ukraine's economic sectors are diverse, but in need of new capital and investments to
compete with sectors in the West. The country's major export categories include:
ferrous and non-ferrous metals,
steel products and steel structures;
chemical products (including fertilizers; plastics and rubber);