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Land Prices in Ukraine Soar: Cost of One Hectare Rises by 92% in a Year

by Roman Cheplyk
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
2 MIN
Land Prices in Ukraine Soar: Cost of One Hectare Rises by 92% in a Year

The open agricultural land market in Ukraine has entered its fourth year and continues to show strong price growth, despite seasonal fluctuations. As of April 2025, the average price for one hectare of agricultural land has reached ₴86,655, nearly double the price recorded in April 2024.

How Land Prices Have Changed

According to official data, the average price per hectare has increased significantly in recent months:

  • April 2024: ₴45,174

  • January 2025: ₴54,642

  • April 2025: ₴86,655

This marks a 92% increase year-on-year, and a 58% jump since the beginning of 2025.

“Since the launch of the land market in 2021, prices have steadily grown — from around ₴39,000 per hectare to ₴46,000 in 2024. In the coming years, we can expect an additional increase of 20%,” said Ihor Yasko, lawyer and managing partner of Winner Law Firm.


What’s Driving the Growth?

Experts attribute the sharp rise to increased investor confidence, limited land availability, and growing demand in specific regions. Additionally, geopolitical factors have encouraged domestic investors to secure long-term agricultural assets.


Decline in Sales Volumes Despite Price Growth

While prices are rising, the volume of land transactions is falling:

  • April 2024: 23,071 hectares sold

  • April 2025: 12,978 hectares sold

This reflects a 43% drop in sales volume, suggesting that fewer landowners are willing to sell amid rising prices and long-term value expectations.


Outlook for 2025 and Beyond

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy expects the upward trend in prices to continue, especially with reforms in land legislation and growing interest from institutional investors. The introduction of full land market liberalization, including for legal entities, is also likely to accelerate demand.

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