Abstract. The legislation of Ukraine and other countries (the USA, Germany, the UK, France, Italy, India, South Korea, Japan and China) on the definition of strategic and priority industries, areas and sectors of the economy are analyzed. A list of sectors, directions and industries of the Ukrainian economy that have the potential for the greatest growth and impact on GDP in the period of post-war recovery are provided.

Key words: strategic industries (areas, sectors), priority industries (areas, sectors), economic development, state support.