The Association of Exporters and Importers ZED is a modern commercial entity with elements of a business association, operating in the field of international trade. The name “ZED” is an abbreviation of the Ukrainian term for “foreign economic activity” (Zovnishnoekonomichna Diialnist).
Unlike traditional business associations, the ZED Association does not require membership fees. Its model is based on partnership and profit-sharing from joint projects. Cooperation with partners is formalized through memorandums, purchase agreements, or service contracts.
All profits are reinvested into the development of international trade and the implementation of global and European business standards in Ukraine.
We operate at the intersection of Ukrainian and international business interests, focusing on strategically important and complex tasks in the field of foreign trade.
The ZED Association offers flexible cooperation opportunities. We can act as an exporter, importer, distributor, dealer, agent, consignor, or consignee, and we provide one of the broadest ranges of foreign trade services in Ukraine.
What We Do
Our core activities include:
- Export and import operations
- Comprehensive and individual services in foreign economic activity
- Joint projects involving Ukrainian and international companies
- Support for the development of international trade
We cover nearly all key components of international trade, from market and supplier searches to organizing deliveries, including logistics, product certification in foreign countries, and in Ukraine.
We operate both as direct participants in trade operations (exporters/importers) and as a service platform offering full-spectrum foreign trade support.
Types of Projects We Manage
- Commercial projects involving large-scale international contracts
- Public-interest projects aimed at developing the international business environment and promoting global business standards in Ukraine
Promoting International Standards
To help spread European and global business standards in Ukraine, we engage in:
- Publishing activities
- Training programs for professionals from Ukrainian companies
- Analytical work and the development of export/import strategies for Ukrainian and international firms
Our Focus is Not Limited by Product Type
We have successfully implemented projects involving:
- Industrial, telecommunications, and oil & gas equipment
- Construction machinery and materials
- Spare parts and energy equipment
- Food products and other consumer goods