Needs of Assessment in Protected Cultivation in Ukraine

The protected cultivation sector in Ukraine faces various challenges. The war is causing unpredictable energy supply, limited investments, and other disruptions. Shortages of workers, training, and financing are also a problem.

At the same time, this sector is essential for the supply of fresh food, income for rural areas, and the restoration of value chains. Consequently, most Ukrainian greenhouses plan to continue developing and investing.

Contents

Summary

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose and objectives of the study

1.2 Methodology

1.3 Research limitation

2 Background & Context

2.1 Agricultural context of Ukraine

2.2 Ukrainian Land Bank

2.3 Demining Ukraine

2.4 Sun and solar energy possibilities

2.5 EU Policy Context: CAP and the European Green Deal

2.6 “Build Back Better” Principles and Relevance for Protected Cultivation

2.7 Role of Organic Production In Ukraine’s Agricultural Recovery

3 Greenhouse Sector in Ukraine

3.1 Production areas and volumes

3.2 Regional structure of greenhouse production by area and volume

3.3 Greenhouse sector development key risks assessment

4 Survey results: current state and needs of high-tech greenhouses

4.1 General information about respondents

4.2 Key changes in production processes during the war

4.3 Technology: Energy and packaging

4.4 Investment plans for business development

4.5 Planned sources of financing

5 Market Opportunity Analysis

5.1 Market needs and gaps: a two-speed market (macro picture for protected cultivation)

5.2 Opportunity areas for Dutch solutions: where demand and Dutch strengths align

5.3 Opportunities in training, demonstration projects and knowledge transfer

5.4 Alignment with Ukraine’s reconstruction and development priorities

5.5 Short-, medium-, and long-term market outlook

5.6 Opportunities in organic and low-input segments

6 Policy & Regulatory Framework. Government support

6.1 Permitting procedures for greenhouse construction and operation

6.2 Trade policy and international market access

6.3 Permitting and compliance requirements

6.4 Customs procedures and import of equipment

6.5 Environmental, Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Requirements and Alignment with EU Regulations

6.6 Government Support Programmes

6.7 Policy Alignment with European Standards and Future Reforms

6.8 Policy reforms affecting the sector

6.9 Potential incentives for foreign investors

6.10 Regulation of organic production and certification

6.11 Recommended Actions (Summary)

7 Ukrainian Demand & Needs Assessment

7.1 Technological needs (climate control, automation, energy) — segmented by greenhouse type

7.2 Knowledge and skills needs: training, internships, education — segmented

7.3 Needs related to starting material (seeds, seedlings, young plants) — segmented

7.4 Storage and logistics needs — segmented

7.5 Needs of government, business, and research institutions

7.6 Synergies between Ukrainian needs and Dutch expertise (by segment)

7.7 Demand for advisory services and farmer support

8 Stakeholder Mapping

8.1 Government Bodies and Public Institutions

8.2 Industry Associations

8.3 Universities and research institutions

8.4 International Donors and Their Programmes

10 Market Entry Barriers & Risk Analysis

10.1 Overview: why entry barriers differ by segment

10.2 Security, disruption, and operational continuity risks

10.3 Energy volatility and infrastructure constraints

10.4 Financing, affordability, and procurement realities

10.5 Go-to-market barriers: channels, service capacity, and after-sales support

11 Market Entry Strategies for Dutch Companies

11.1 Export of equipment and technologies

11.2 Distributor-based market entry models

11.3 Joint ventures and localisation of production

11.4 Demonstration greenhouses and training hubs

11.5 Public–private partnership (PPP) models

11.6 Comparison of advantages and disadvantages for different company profiles

11.7 Market entry via organic and donor-funded programmes

12 Concept Vision for the Future of Protected Cultivation in Ukraine

12.1. Vision of the Government and the Sector

12.2 Proposals for the development of an innovation-driven cluster

12.3 Role for the Netherlands

12.3 Organic and climate-resilient protected cultivation as part of the future vision

Bibliography

Reports and analytical materials

Primary data

Legislation and official registries (organic production)

Institutions and programmes referenced

Additional primary sources for factual statements (added during QA)

Appendix 1: Ukrainian Land Bank

Appendix 2: Cucumber and tomato price analytics

Appendix 3: Regional structure of greenhouse cucumber production by area and volume, 2020–2024

Appendix 4: Regional structure of greenhouse cucumber production by area and volume, 2020–2024

Appendix 5: Cucumber and tomato import export analytics

Total  111 pages

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