Top 5 sectors in Ukraine most in need of foreign workers
Since 2022, Ukraine’s labor market has undergone a deep transformation. War, business relocation, and mass migration have led to a critical shortage of workers, particularly in industrial and service sectors.Today, more Ukrainian companies are turning to foreign employees from Asia — India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka — to fill the gap. Rhombus Recruiting analyzed which sectors show the strongest demand and why they are essential to Ukraine’s post-war recovery.
Construction and infrastructure
Ukraine is rebuilding thousands of homes, bridges, and industrial sites destroyed by the war. There is massive demand for bricklayers, concrete workers, welders, electricians, plumbers and masons.The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development estimates a shortage of over 200 000 construction workers.Asian professionals with prior experience in Gulf and Southeast Asian projects integrate quickly and perform efficiently.
Industry and manufacturing
The industrial sector is reviving: mechanical engineering, food and light industries, packaging, and logistics.Employers need line operators, technicians, packers, fitters, and quality inspectors.Rhombus Recruiting supplies skilled workers from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal — countries with a strong pool of trained technical specialists.
Agriculture
Agriculture remains one of Ukraine’s economic pillars yet faces a shortage of seasonal labor.There is rising demand for harvesters, livestock workers, equipment operators, and farm drivers.Foreign employees are flexible with seasonal schedules, helping agri-companies maintain production volumes.
Transport and logistics
The logistics sector also suffers from workforce deficits.Employers are looking for truck drivers, warehouse workers, dispatchers, and customs-terminal staff.Asian workers have proven reliable in transport, cargo handling, and delivery — fields where punctuality and accuracy are key.
Services and hospitality (HoReCa)
Hotels, restaurants, cleaning, and service companies require chefs, cleaners, waiters, and maintenance staff.With tourism and hospitality gradually recovering, the demand for Asian workers is growing, especially in large cities and restored regions.
Ukraine is entering a new phase of inbound labor migration.Foreign employees are no longer a temporary fix — they are becoming a vital resource for reconstruction and sustainable growth.Rhombus Recruiting connects Ukrainian companies with qualified, legal, and motivated workers from Asia — building a reliable human bridge between regions.