In the port "South" in the coming years will be built the largest in Ukraine plant for processing soybeans for soybean meal and butter.
This was reported by the general director of one of the leaders of the fat and oil market of Ukraine "Delta Wilmar CIS" Alexander Orlov, write "Economic News".
According to him, the volume of investment in the project will be 150 million. Dollars.
"The Wilmar company is ready to invest further in Ukraine. And, as a matter of fact, we have this confirmation. Our main investor does not give up plans that he has outlined for our country, "said Alexander Orlov.
He added that the "soy" project is attractive because of the growing demand for soybean oil in world markets, as well as the excessive amount of processing capacity in the sunflower market. Ukraine is capable of processing 19 million. Tons of sunflower seeds. At the same time the harvest of agrarians is collected at the level of 14 million. Tons. Sharp competition for raw materials will force processors to diversify raw materials supplies. At the same time, those who first enter the soybean market will benefit. And also those who have their own exits to the sea for shipment of finished products to ships.
"Soya Ukraine exports as raw materials, but it needs to do deep processing. We will build a new plant here, next to the existing two. Its productivity will be 2 thousand. Tons per day. Markets are changing. We focus on Asia, Africa, Europe. We have a rather large geography of export supplies, "explained Alexander Orlov.
According to the investor, processing of soy is an additional added value for Ukraine and new jobs. In order to effectively compete in world markets, the processor must own its own outlet to the sea berths, which is the "Delta Wilmar CIS". Most investors will be forced to use the services of third-party stevedores, which will increase the final price for soybean oil and croutons.
Exporting products with large-capacity Panamax vessels will significantly reduce the cost of logistics. In addition, Delta Wilmar, being the largest importer of palm oil in the CIS, provides sea vessels with loading in both directions:
the vessel comes to Ukraine with palm oil, and leaves with soy or sunflower.
Delta Wilmar CIS belongs to the global agro-industrial group Wilmar International (headquartered in Singapore). Engaged in the cultivation and processing of agricultural crops, the production of food and special fats, biodiesel, other oil-fat products. The group includes more than 160 production assets on four continents. The largest enterprises are in Indonesia, Malaysia, China, India and Europe.