The net loan portfolio of agricultural producers increased by 38%
Lending volumes in Ukraine have been showing an annual growth of 30% for three consecutive years. This was stated by National Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyy during the Kyiv International Economic Forum. This was reported by Ukrinform, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
As of September 1, the National Bank recorded a 38% year-on-year increase in the net hryvnia loan portfolio within the agro-industrial complex. According to National Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyy, this is the highest growth figure for the entire observation period.
Growth in investment lending
In addition, investment lending for fixed capital with a maturity of over 3 years increased by 48% as of September 1 compared to the same date in 2025. National Bank Governor Andriy Pyshnyy noted that the banking system is currently not only supporting the economy but also demonstrating the longest credit expansion in the entire history of independent Ukraine.
Support for producers amid shelling
As previously reported, the National Bank board adopted a second package of measures to support product manufacturers and local communities due to intensified shelling of production and warehouse facilities, as well as critical and social infrastructure.
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