Ukraine's foreign trade in goods rose 12 percent in 2018 to 104.2 billion U.S. dollars, local media reported Wednesday, citing data from the State Fiscal Service.

Ukraine's exports increased 9 percent to 47.3 billion dollars last year, while imports surged 15 percent to 56.9 billion dollars.

Agricultural products were the largest contributor to Ukraine's exports earnings in 2018, followed by metallurgical and machine-building goods.

Machines, equipment, fuel, energy products and chemicals were Ukraine's main import items.

The European Union was Ukraine's largest trading partner last year, accounting for 42 percent of the total exports and 43 percent of the overall imports.