Ukraine commissioned 1,570,386 m² of non-residential building floor area in January–June 2026, up 6.7% year on year. Among regions with published figures, Kyiv oblast (346,244 m²), Lviv oblast (274,184 m²) and Zakarpattia oblast (123,755 m²) led. Together they accounted for 744,183 m², or 47.4% of the national total. State Statistics Service of Ukraine dataset.
A warehouse, supermarket, factory building and school can all contribute to the same headline floor-area figure. Understanding what is being built in wartime Ukraine takes more than one measure. Starts indicate prospective supply. Commissioning records buildings accepted for use. To assess occupier demand, check availability, concluded transactions and operating conditions as well.
Map of commissioned non-residential floor area by region
Select a reporting period and a region. Kyiv city and Kyiv oblast are separate. Use the same months when comparing years. The national total comes directly from the official dataset.
Kyivska oblast · 346 244 м²
- 1–24 999 м²
- 25 000–74 999 м²
- 75 000–149 999 м²
- 150 000–249 999 м²
- 250,000 m² and above
- 0 m² · no activity recorded
- Confidential
- Data unavailable
Table for all regions
| Region | м² | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kyivska oblast | 346 244 | Published |
| Lvivska oblast | 274 184 | Published |
| Zakarpatska oblast | 123 755 | Published |
| Ivano-Frankivska oblast | 105 489 | Published |
| Khmelnytska oblast | 105 434 | Published |
| Vinnytska oblast | 58 310 | Published |
| Dnipropetrovska oblast | 56 043 | Published |
| Volynska oblast | 55 629 | Published |
| Ternopilska oblast | 50 451 | Published |
| Cherkaska oblast | 48 449 | Published |
| Kirovohradska oblast | 48 410 | Published |
| Kharkivska oblast | 47 650 | Published |
| Odeska oblast | 41 758 | Published |
| Chernivetska oblast | 33 987 | Published |
| Chernihivska oblast | 32 667 | Published |
| Zhytomyrska oblast | 32 357 | Published |
| Rivnenska oblast | 30 561 | Published |
| Poltavska oblast | 27 419 | Published |
| Kyiv | 24 035 | Published |
| Sumska oblast | 9 175 | Published |
| Zaporizka oblast | 8 007 | Published |
| Mykolaivska oblast | 7 350 | Published |
| Luhanska oblast | 0 | 0 m² · no activity recorded |
| Autonomous Republic of Crimea | — | Data unavailable |
| Donetska oblast | — | Confidential |
| Khersonska oblast | — | Confidential |
| Sevastopol | — | Data unavailable |
For January–June 2026, the statistics service published positive values for 22 of the 27 first-level territories. Luhansk was marked as having no recorded activity. Donetsk and Kherson values were confidential, and figures for Crimea and Sevastopol were unavailable. Occupation and hostilities limit geographical coverage. Statistical methodology · OCHA administrative boundaries.
Where commissioning changed
Kyiv oblast added 55,111 m² (+18.9%), and Lviv oblast added 107,005 m² (+64.0%), compared with the first half of 2025. Together they accounted for 620,428 m², or 39.5% of the Ukrainian total. Kyiv city recorded 24,035 m² separately. Define the geography explicitly when analysing a metropolitan market.
Commissioned area in Zakarpattia rose from 97,779 to 123,755 m² (+26.6%). Volyn fell from 124,676 to 55,629 m² (−55.4%). Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytskyi were only 55 m² apart, at 105,489 and 105,434 m². A single large project can materially change a regional result. Check project records and dates before interpreting a large movement. Ukraine’s construction activity register.
Why the first half grew while the second quarter fell
The published series is cumulative. Subtract January–March from January–June to isolate April–June. This gives 759,240 m² in 2026 and 854,543 m² in 2025, a decline of 11.2%. The six-month result still grew. Subtract values only when both published observations cover the same series and geography.
| Period | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 617,916 | 811,146 |
| Apr–Jun, derived | 854,543 | 759,240 |
| Jan–Jun | 1,472,459 | 1,570,386 |
The corresponding total was 1,205,158 m² for the first half of 2024. Matching the months makes the comparisons easier to interpret. For future supply, check projects still under construction and their expected completion dates.
What the figures show about warehouses and retail
For January–June 2025, the published national figures were 564,382 m² for group 125, industrial and warehouse buildings, and 269,879 m² for group 123, wholesale and retail buildings. These groups include different types of properties. Positive regional values were published for 16 and 17 territories respectively. Class 1252, which includes tanks, silos and warehouses, does not have a standalone series in this extract. Ukrainian classification of buildings and structures.
The breakdown changed for 2026. The extract reports all non-residential buildings, offices and non-residential buildings excluding offices. Comparable commissioned office floor area rose from 60,404 to 101,464 m² between the first halves of 2025 and 2026. To analyse logistics centres separately, verify the use and component buildings of each project phase in the register. Overview of Ukrainian logistics centres.
How to test demand for non-residential space
Warehouse and logistics space
Record commissioned, under-construction and available space in three separate columns. Shortlist sites by clear height, loading doors, temperature requirements and backup power. At the site, check lorry access, manoeuvring space and room for expansion. Verify the time to operational launch and the cost of downtime.
Retail space
Track lettable and total building floor area separately. Review pedestrian flows at different times, delivery routes, competing premises, parking and nearby public transport. Oblast data can help shortlist markets. The individual catchment and site determine whether a shop format fits.
Contractors and suppliers
Use starts and permission records to find work in the pipeline. Record the address, building use, phase, area, reporting date and supporting document. Match revisions and announcements to the same project to avoid counting a phase twice. For public projects, check procurement and funding separately. Prozorro procurement portal.
A two-week market check
Take a manufacturer looking for space in Kyiv and Lviv oblasts. In week one, it screens sites against its area and access requirements and checks records. In week two, it confirms availability, total occupancy costs and viewing dates. Ask prospective tenants consistent questions about floor area, timing and infrastructure. Written requirements and site visits are stronger signs of interest than a general enquiry. Compare leasing and construction on a common timeline, including utilities, fit-out and the date the facility can operate.
What to prepare for a Mehbud facade enquiry
Regional completions can guide market checks and site visits. For a quotation, supply facade dimensions, panel layouts, junction drawings, the substrate, locations of doors and vents, and a schedule. Where a site opens in phases, specify dates for measurement, delivery and installation by work area. Mehbud facade systems · Ukraine’s construction work by type.
Data and methodology
Indicator AREA_NONRESIDEN_BUILD, group 12, square metres. The map uses seven cumulative periods from 2024 through June 2026. The extract was updated on 14 September 2026. Explicit zero, confidential figures and unavailable observations have individual statuses. The national figure is taken from the official total.
The survey uses the construction register and covers new construction. Its methodology excludes reconstruction, capital repairs, restoration and new non-residential buildings up to 200 m² under documents issued to individuals and sole proprietors. Survey methodology, section III · Official dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which regions commissioned the most non-residential space?
Kyiv, Lviv and Zakarpattia oblasts led among regions with available figures for the first half of 2026.
How do construction starts differ from commissioning?
Starts are based on documentation authorising work. Commissioning covers buildings accepted for use. The two measures can refer to different buildings within the same quarter.
Can warehouse construction be compared for 2025 and 2026?
The extract lacks a comparable standalone warehouse series. Use verified project records or another dataset with the same classification and coverage for both periods.
Can I use the map to estimate building costs?
Use it to compare delivered floor area. A cost estimate needs quantities, a specification, logistics and current quotations. Ukraine construction market overview.
Data: State Statistics Service of Ukraine. Boundaries: OCHA, CC BY 3.0 IGO. OCHA/HDX · CC BY 3.0 IGO.
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