In 2022, the number of food and non-food retail establishments in Kyiv decreased by 6% and amounts to 7168 enterprises. This was announced by the Director of the Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Vladimir Kostikov.

According to him, 430 outlets have left the market, but business is gradually recovering.

“Last year, about 52 fairs were held in the capital every week. In total, 1861 fairs were held, at which more than 18 thousand tons of agricultural products and other food products were sold. According to summary data, almost 54,000 business entities took part in such fairs,” Kostikov emphasized..

In addition, during 2022, the Department provided financial and credit support to small businesses in the capital. Additional agreements were also signed to cooperation agreements with 12 banks, interest compensation was agreed to 57 borrowers in the amount of UAH 12.74 million, who received loans in the amount of more than UAH 600 million.

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Earlier it was reported that rent in Kyiv fell by another 3.3% to UAH 7,384.. The city remains in third place in terms of cost.