The war has brought enormous destruction to Ukraine. To rebuild the country we need not only the skilled hands of specialists, but construction companies equipped with modern specialised construction machinery. Excavators, mini-excavators, bulldozers, cranes, truck cranes, pile drivers, aerial work platforms and other machinery from the countries of Europe, and especially Germany, play a key role in this process.
This post will tell you how to find suitable specialised construction machinery from Europe, calculate the cost of delivery and customs clearance, and will give a step-by-step example of calculating the cost of delivering an excavator from Berlin to Kyiv.
Types of specialised construction machinery from Europe
Here is a list of construction machinery that is especially in demand in Ukraine:
Excavators – versatile machinery for earthworks and construction.
Mini-excavators – a compact solution for narrow spaces and delicate work.
Bulldozers – ideal for levelling ground and demolishing structures.
Pile drivers – for installing piles in the foundations of buildings and bridges.
Construction cranes – indispensable for assembling large structures.
Truck cranes – versatile machinery that can quickly arrive on site and get to work.
Aerial work platforms – suitable for working at height, for example, when repairing facades and power lines.
Front loaders – for loading / unloading cargo.
Rollers – needed for compacting soil and asphalt.
Concrete pumps – for delivering and pouring concrete at construction sites.
Where to look for specialised construction machinery from Germany
Germany has reliable platforms offering new and used construction machinery. Here are a few popular sites, using an excavator as an example; by going to the other sections of these sites you will be able to find other types of machinery:
https://www.machineseeker.com.ua
https://www.truckscout24.com.ua
https://www.gebrauchtmaschinen.de
Purchasing and delivering construction machinery: what is important to know
The process of choosing, buying and delivering construction machinery can be tricky. To make the task easier, we recommend reading our post on buying a combine harvester from Germany. It describes in detail the stages of concluding the contract, transport and customs clearance.
In this post we will pay more attention to the cost of transport and customs clearance of specialised construction machinery from Europe.
Example of calculating the cost of delivering an excavator from Berlin to Kyiv
1. Road transport of the excavator
Transport on a low-loader from Berlin to Kyiv (approximately 1,300 km):
Cost: €2,500–3,000 (depending on the size of the machinery, the transport conditions and the time of year).
2. Customs duty and VAT
Construction machinery imported into Ukraine has preferential conditions:
Duty: 0% for construction machinery.
VAT: 20% of the value (purchase price + delivery).
For example, if the excavator costs €49,900 and transport is €3,000, the VAT will be:
(€49,900 + €3,000) × 20% = €10,580
3. Customs terminal in Kyiv
Cost of entry to the terminal: ₴1,500–2,000 (€25–50).
4. Customs broker services
Preparation of documents: ₴5,000–7,000 (€125–175).
5. Other costs
Cargo insurance (optional): 0.5% of the value of the excavator.
Total costs
For an excavator costing €49,900:
Transport: €3,000
VAT: €10,580
Customs terminal: €50
Broker services: €150
Insurance: €249
Total amount: ~€63,929
Importing construction machinery from Europe is not only an advantageous solution, but also a step towards restoring Ukraine's infrastructure. If you need help selecting, transporting and clearing specialised machinery, we will ensure a transparent process at every stage and the prompt delivery of the machinery to your site.
Contact us for a consultation to speed up the purchase process and start work as soon as possible!
