The Government Office for Investment Promotion and Support, UkraineInvest, has released an analytical study highlighting the investment opportunities within Ukraine's agribusiness sector. This study serves as a key resource for potential investors, outlining Ukraine's competitive advantages such as access to large markets, abundant agricultural resources, government support, and high export potential.
The primary goal of this study is to stimulate investment interest in Ukraine's agribusiness sector, which offers significant opportunities for growth and economic development. The report emphasizes Ukraine's strengths: fertile soil, favorable climate, advantageous geographic location, and government backing that creates an attractive environment for investors.
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Vitalii Koval, noted that attracting investments into this sector is crucial not only for post-war economic recovery but also for ensuring global food security. This underscores the government's strategic approach to developing the agricultural sector, which could play a key role in rebuilding the economy and supporting rural areas.
"Despite the war, Ukraine continues to deliver its products to 400 million people in more than 40 countries. Today, supporting the Ukrainian agricultural sector and investing in the industry is not just about business, it’s about global food security. Thousands of domestic and foreign investors are actively working and scaling their businesses in Ukraine. We invite you to open new processing enterprises and invest in livestock farming. These are promising areas that will yield economic benefits for both investors and the state of Ukraine," said Vitalii Koval.
The study pays special attention to the infrastructure needs critical for boosting the productivity of the agribusiness sector, including investments in irrigation systems, logistics, and crop storage.
Despite its significant potential, Ukraine's agribusiness sector has suffered substantial losses due to the war, estimated at $80 billion, with over 65% of the losses affecting regions directly impacted by the conflict. To recover and continue developing the sector over the next decade, it is necessary to attract $56 billion in investments.
"UkraineInvest’s study underscores the potential of Ukraine's agribusiness sector to attract significant investments. As evidenced by the special investment agreement signed between the Government of Ukraine and 'Astarta,' Ukraine has effectively implemented a mechanism for state support of large investments, allowing investors to receive up to 30% of CAPEX, while the agribusiness sector gains new jobs. UkraineInvest provides free support for investment projects, demonstrating that, with government support, the competitiveness of Ukrainian producers on the international market can significantly increase. Investments in agribusiness processing will not only create new jobs but also foster the adoption of modern technologies and innovations. Therefore, the agribusiness sector will undoubtedly become one of the key drivers of Ukraine's economy in the coming years," said Acting Executive Director of UkraineInvest, Oleksandr Melnychenko.
To explore the full study and investment opportunities, visit: UkraineInvest Agrifood Industry
