Shares of Ukraine’s largest poultry exporter, MHP, declined by 5.7% on the first trading day following the outbreak of the military conflict between the United States and Iran, ProAgro Group reports.
According to data from the London Stock Exchange, MHP shares fell by $0.48 to $7.9 per share.
The decline is linked both to escalating tensions in the Middle East and to the broader downturn in European markets, explained Andriy Nesteruk, Head of Strategy at London-based fintech startup Finteum. He noted that around one-third of MHP’s poultry exports are shipped to the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa), primarily to Gulf countries. In addition, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund holds a 12.6% stake in MHP.
At the same time, the expert believes that a conflict lasting several weeks is unlikely to have a catastrophic impact on the company’s stock.
Shares of other Ukrainian agribusinesses also declined: Agroton dropped by 4.9%, Milkiland by 2.5%, IMC by 1.9%, KSG Agro by 1.6%, and Astarta by 0.9%. However, the WIG-Ukraine index rose by more than 1% during the day.
As previously reported, in 2025 Ukraine’s agricultural sector (excluding processing) recorded 18 M&A deals totaling approximately $167 million. Despite wartime risks and uncertainty, the sector continues to attract both domestic and foreign investors, who view mergers and acquisitions as a tool for portfolio diversification and market expansion.
Source: Forbes Ukraine
