Ukraine is exploring the establishment of a logistics hub in Egypt to enhance the supply of Ukrainian agricultural products to North Africa, Agriculture Minister Vitaliy Koval announced on Tuesday.
As a major global exporter of grains, oilseeds, and vegetable oils, Ukraine has been working to expand its footprint in the region, particularly following shifts in Syria’s political landscape.
“On the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, we are assessing the feasibility of setting up a food hub in Egypt,” Koval stated during his visit to the country. Accompanied by Ukraine’s Ambassador to Egypt, Mykola Nahornyi, he inspected port infrastructure and potential locations for storage facilities, logistics centers, and processing units.
This initiative aligns with Zelenskiy’s broader strategy to re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria and ensure stable food supplies to the region through international partnerships. In the 2023/24 season, Ukraine shipped 3.87 million metric tons of corn and 1.72 million tons of wheat to Egypt, reinforcing its role as a key supplier.
Koval emphasized that the project aims not only to export raw materials but also to utilize Egypt’s special economic zones for food processing. This would enable Ukrainian businesses to supply value-added products such as flour and pasta to the Egyptian market, strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
