Ukrainian group MHP proposes at least €20 million investment in poultry processing in Moldova

€20 million is the minimum that Ukrainian agri-food group MHP proposes to invest in the first phase of a poultry processing project in Moldova. The project is being reviewed at government level, and the Investment Agency treats it as a priority.

In its extended version, capacity could reach about 50,000 tonnes of meat a year, backed by a network of independent contract farms in Moldova. Output would be mainly for export. Before a final decision, MHP is asking the authorities to remove several trade barriers with Ukraine — including allowing imports of Ukrainian feed and day-old chicks — and to clarify the rules for exporting Moldovan-made poultry to the EU. The group, controlled by businessman Yuriy Kosyuk, has production sites in Ukraine, Spain and South-East Europe.

What it means for you

• Farmers could become contract partners if the investment goes ahead.
• Construction, logistics and packaging firms are potential suppliers to an export plant.
• Local poultry producers should watch decisions on feed and chick imports from Ukraine — they will reshape competition.
• No investment decision has been made yet; talks with the authorities are ongoing.

Source: Bani.md, 02.10.2026