The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), together with British International Investment (BII), has announced a financing package of up to US$100 million for Ukraine’s leading agribusiness producer, MHP. Of this, the EBRD will provide US$80 million, while BII will contribute US$20 million. The financing aims to strengthen food security and resilience in wartime Ukraine by supporting the company’s sunflower oil production and exports.
The funds will cover MHP’s working capital needs, ensuring uninterrupted processing of sunflower seeds into edible oil. Ukraine is the world’s largest exporter of sunflower oil, and MHP contributes 6–8 percent of the country’s total production. By securing supplies from hundreds of Ukrainian farmers and maintaining exports to nearly 20 countries, the initiative will safeguard both Ukraine’s economy and global food supply chains.
Food security is one of the EBRD’s top investment priorities in Ukraine, alongside energy, infrastructure, trade, and private-sector development. Since the start of the war, the EBRD has committed more than €8 billion to support Ukraine, reinforcing its role as the country’s largest institutional investor.
Beyond ensuring food supply, the project also places emphasis on human capital development. As part of the financing, MHP will establish a modern “Autodrome” training academy to train up to 1,800 drivers annually, including women, in line with EU standards. This initiative will not only enhance skills and safety in Ukraine’s agribusiness logistics sector but also create opportunities for women drivers and support the reintegration of veterans into civilian employment.
Through this financing, the EBRD and BII are helping Ukraine sustain critical agricultural exports, protect livelihoods, and promote long-term resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.
