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Over the past week, entrepreneurs took out 943 new loans totaling UAH 4.4 billion: Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture

Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, posted 10 March 2026 17:29

Over the past week, entrepreneurs took out 943 new loans totaling UAH 4.4 billion.

In total, since the beginning of 2026, businesses have been granted 5,300 loans totaling UAH 24.5 billion under the program. The largest amount of credit funds during this period was allocated to the following areas:

  • lending in areas of high military risk — UAH 8.8 billion;
  • development of the processing industry — UAH 7.8 billion;
  • investment projects — UAH 3.4 billion.

The most significant growth in the amount of loans issued this week was recorded in lending for the development of the processing industry (+UAH 1.5 billion).

Since the program began (February 2020), entrepreneurs have received 139,800 loans totaling UAH 484.5 billion. Of these, 105,000 loans totaling UAH 394.8 billion were issued during the period of martial law.

Four regions belonging to high military risk zones are among the top ten leaders in terms of the number of loans taken out: Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv regions.

The largest volumes of lending were attracted by enterprises in the agricultural sector, wholesale and retail trade, as well as the processing industry.

Background information

The Affordable Loans at 5-7-9% program is part of the Made in Ukraine policy for the development of Ukrainian manufacturers, and aimed at stimulating micro, small, and medium-sized businesses by reducing the cost of credit resources through state compensation or state guarantees. For businesses operating in areas of high military risk, the program provides a reduced rate on investment loans — 1% per annum for the first 5 years and 5% thereafter.

Since 2024, the program has focused on supporting lending for investment projects that create jobs, promote business modernization, and restore the economy. Entrepreneurs can raise funds for the development of production, energy conservation, infrastructure, or the reconstruction of war-damaged facilities.

Forty-eight authorized banks are participating in the program.

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