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Construction begins on Ukraine's largest potato processing plant at the Biosens Industrial Park in Cherkasy region.
July 26, 2026
Ukraine Begins Construction of Largest Potato Processing Plant to Cut Imports
Ukraine has begun building its largest potato processing plant in Cherkasy. The first phase, due by late 2026 or early 2027, will produce 25,000 tonnes of potato flour annually, replacing imports, with future expansion into French fries and exports.
Bulk potato crates inside a shipping container, reflecting Ukraine’s sharp rise in potato imports during January–October 2025.
December 04, 2025
Ukraine Imports Over Five Times More Potatoes in 10 Months Amid Falling Exports
Ukraine imported 123,140 t of potatoes in Jan–Oct 2025, up 5.1 times, worth USD 66M, mainly from Poland, Egypt and the Netherlands. Exports fell 13.4% to 2,140 t, though earnings rose slightly. In October, imports dropped sharply while exports grew.
Sweet Potatoes in Ukraine
November 26, 2025
Sweet potatoes are rapidly gaining popularity in Ukraine
In Ukraine, demand for niche vegetable crops is growing noticeably, most notably for sweet potatoes and asparagus. These observations were shared in a market review of the magazine 'Gardening in Ukrainian'.
Nick Gordiichuk, Managing Director of Agrico Ukraine, proudly presents Agrico potato varieties now available in major retail chains across Ukraine.
November 09, 2025
From Dream to Reality: Agrico Potatoes Now on Ukrainian Retail Shelves
Agrico Ukraine’s dream becomes reality! Premium potato varieties Ranomi and Alouette are now available in Silpo, Novus, and Metro stores. A proud milestone powered by teamwork, strong partnerships, and hope for Ukraine.
MAIS begins construction of Ukraine’s first full-scale potato processing plant, set to produce French fries, potato flakes, and flour, marking a major step in modernizing the country’s potato industry.
November 05, 2025
Construction of a new Potato Processing Plant in the Ukraine has started
Ukraine’s MAIS has started building the country’s first potato processing plant producing fries, flakes, and flour. Handling 180,000 t of potatoes annually, it aims to reduce imports, boost exports, and modernize Ukraine’s potato sector by 2027.
State-of-the-art processing line for French fries at Potato Agro, Cherkasy region, preparing to handle 150–180 thousand tons of potatoes annually.
August 18, 2025
Potato Agro Launches French Fries and Potato Flour Processing Plant in Ukraine (Cherkasy Region)
“Potato Agro” is building a plant in Cherkasy region to process 150–180K tons of potatoes yearly into fries and flour. The facility is under construction, with a flour line set to launch in early 2026, says director Olga Lonska.
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Ukrainian potato growers explore the market to assess the potential for processing and sector development.
August 04, 2025
Ukrainian Potato Sector Faces Reality: Updated Data, Storage Shortages, and Hopes for Recovery
Ukrainian potato production demonstrates high development potential, but to move further the update of information about current production, processing and consumption volumes is needed.
State-of-the-art potato processing line at Reno LLC featuring Marcelissen's high-tech equipment, enabling efficient peeling, transporting, inspecting, and weighing of potatoes in a modern facility
April 24, 2025
Ukraine: A Fresh Start for Reno LLC with Marcelissen Potato Processing Technology
Reno LLC is a potato processing company rooted in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine. After a turbulent period, their factory needed to be rebuilt to restart production. With resilience and determination they have made a fresh start.
Potatoes in the market
February 12, 2025
Wholesale potato prices are decreasing in Ukraine
Ukrainian farmers haven’t been able to avoid a drop in potato prices, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. Experts note that while potato prices in Ukraine remained relatively stable for two weeks, many producers are now forced to lower their prices this week.
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December 12, 2024
Seed Potato Shortage in Ukraine: High Demand and Unfavorable Weather Create Challenges
This year in Ukraine the demand for seed potatoes is higher than in previous years, there is a significant shortage of quality seeds, EastFruit reports .
Organic potatoes in the field
October 23, 2024
Introducing the Potato Varieties newly registered in the Ukraine in 2024.
As of October 2024, 12 new potato varieties were added to the State Register of Plant Varieties Suitable for Distribution in Ukraine during 2024. Four of these varieties are of French selection, four are German, and four are Dutch.
Potatoes in the market
July 30, 2024
Last year’s potatoes in Ukraine now triple the price compared to previous year
According to EastFruit’s analysts, citing market participants, last year’s potatoes in the Ukrainian market have experienced a notable price surge over the weekend.
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September 01, 2023
Potato prices in Ukraine are going down fast and are already lower than last year
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June 26, 2022
Mondelez to reopen war-damaged potato chip plant outside Kyiv
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