Mutual trade between Ukraine and Germany in 2017 grew by 21.5%, the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has reported after a meeting of Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman with representatives of leading German companies operating in Ukraine.

"Last year the volume of mutual trade grew by 21.5%, and trade focus shifted towards goods of light and food industries," the press service said.

According to the report, the construction sector remained interesting sector for investors.

German Ambassador to Ukraine Ernst Reichel said that his country pays much attention to Ukraine's achievements in fighting corruption, judicial reform and cooperation with international financial institutions (IFIs).