(Kyiv) – The capitalization of Ukraine’s leading agricultural companies increased significantly in the last quarter of 2024, reaching a total market value of €13.38 billion, according to UkrAgroConsult. This represents a growth of €3.81 billion (28.4%) compared to the same period in 2023, when their combined market value was €9.57 billion.
Analysts attributed this rise to several key factors, including stabilization in Ukraine’s economy and stock markets, improvements in logistics infrastructure, and favorable trends in global agricultural markets. Additionally, currency strengthening in trading shares contributed to this financial boost.
Breakdown of Growth Drivers
| Factor | Impact on Growth |
|---|---|
| Improved logistics | Reduced costs and increased efficiency for exports |
| Global market changes | Higher prices for key agricultural products |
| Economic recovery in Ukraine | Stabilized operations and better investor confidence |
| Currency exchange rates | Strengthened value of shares traded internationally |
Experts highlighted that this growth not only helped the companies regain lost positions in stock markets but also allowed them to channel more funds into critical projects. This includes investments in infrastructure and agricultural development, which are expected to have a positive ripple effect across Ukraine’s agro-industrial sector.
A notable example of the benefits stemming from this growth is Astarta-Kyiv, which became the first company to utilize the Law “On Government Support for Investment Projects with Significant Investments in Ukraine.” The holding company has committed to constructing an agricultural processing plant in the Poltava region.
