Agroenergy Group plans to build a deep-processing plant for yellow peas in Kyiv region. The project is valued at 24.2 million dollars and is designed to process 35,000 tonnes of raw material per year.
The planned product range includes pea protein concentrate, pea starch, pea flour, hulls and modified extruded starch. This is not a simple storage or trading project: it is a move toward higher-margin food ingredients and industrial inputs.
Project economics
The company’s own contribution is expected at about 3.6 million dollars, while another 20.6 million dollars may be raised through debt or project financing. Around eighty percent of investment is planned for capital expenditures, including equipment, construction and installation.
After reaching design capacity in the third year, annual revenue could reach 25.4 million dollars. The expected payback period is about two years, while the internal rate of return is estimated at 18.3 percent.
Why peas matter
Peas are becoming more interesting because global demand for plant protein is rising. Protein concentrate can be used in food production, animal feed and specialized ingredient markets, while starch and flour create additional monetization channels.
The project’s target markets include Ukraine, the European Union, the United States and Canada. For Ukrainian agriculture, this is the kind of investment that can reduce dependence on raw commodity exports and create a deeper processing base near production regions.
