Capital investments in agriculture reached UAH 40.5 billion

In January-September 2017, UAH 40.5 billion of capital investments have been invested in agriculture, hunting and related services, which is by 37.8% more than during the same period last year. In general, the share of capital investments in agriculture amounted to 15.6% of the total volume.

The main source of financing of capital investments remains the own funds of enterprises and organizations, at the expense of which there were assimilated 72% of the total volume.

During the same period, capital investments in the production of food products, beverages and tobacco products reached UAH 12.7 billion, which is 7.5% more than in the 9 months of 2016. In general, the share of capital investments in food processing amounted to 14.6% of the total volume of such investments in the industry.

As of July 1, 2017, 233 investment projects are implemented in the agrarian sector with a total estimated cost of UAH 36.7 billion.

Background

Capital investment - the cost of acquiring new (as well as those that were in use), self-made for the own use of tangible and intangible assets; the cost of major repairs and upgrades.