In 2024 alone, USAID has provided 300 grain wagons to 11 Ukrainian agri-exporters, marking a significant milestone in supporting the country’s agricultural export capacity. It is estimated that these 300 wagons will increase Ukraine’s grain exports by 432,705 tons annually, support exports worth nearly $83 million yearly, and attract significant additional investments.
The key players that received wagons in Ukraine’s agricultural sector include Agro-Region, Almeida Group, Ascet Shipping, Astarta Kyiv, Cygnet, Eridon, IMC Group, Louis Dreyfus Company, MHP, Nidera Agro, UGTC Trade.
These agri exporters will expedite grain for export customers, enhance USAID’s partners’ market independence, and optimize logistics costs, ultimately allowing them to offer Ukrainian farmers more competitive terms.
Background: Assistance to agricultural producers and infrastructure companies is part of the Agriculture Resilience Initiative (AGRI) – Ukraine, implemented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It aims to help Ukraine increase its capacity to produce, store, transport, and export grain.