MHP Eyes Argentina as Next Growth Market for Its Global Poultry Business
Ukrainian agribusiness giant MHP is evaluating investment opportunities in Argentina's poultry sector, citing the country's improving business climate and long-term export potential. The move reflects growing international interest in Argentina's agribusiness industry as economic reforms reshape the investment landscape.
One of Europe's largest poultry producers is looking to expand its footprint into South America. MHP, the Ukrainian food and agribusiness group with operations across Europe, is assessing investment opportunities in Argentina as part of its international growth strategy, signaling renewed confidence in the country's agrifood sector and its export potential.
Speaking during an investment conference, MHP founder and CEO Yuriy Kosiuk confirmed that the company is exploring the Argentine poultry market, describing it as an attractive destination for future expansion. He also pointed to the economic reforms introduced by President Javier Milei as factors that have improved the country's investment environment.
For MHP, Argentina represents more than a new domestic market.
The country is among Latin America's leading poultry producers and benefits from abundant grain supplies, a vertically integrated production model and an export-oriented industry capable of serving markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Argentina is also one of the world's major producers of corn and soybeans, key inputs for competitive poultry production.
Industry observers believe the company's interest reflects a broader trend of multinational agribusiness firms seeking to diversify production bases while strengthening access to international markets.
MHP has accelerated its European expansion in recent years through acquisitions in Spain, the Balkans and Greece, consolidating its position as one of the continent's largest poultry companies. The group recently announced a strategic investment in Greek producer Th. Nitsiakos AVEE, further reinforcing its presence in the European market.
Argentina could become the company's first major production platform in Latin America.
The country's competitive feed costs, extensive agricultural base and improving macroeconomic outlook offer favorable conditions for long-term investment, particularly as global demand for poultry protein continues to grow.
The potential investment also comes as trade relations between Europe and Mercosur gain renewed momentum.
Should the EU–Mercosur Agreement advance toward full implementation, agribusiness companies operating in the region could benefit from expanded market access, lower trade barriers and deeper integration into transatlantic supply chains.
Although MHP has not announced specific investment amounts or acquisition targets, its interest is viewed as another signal that Argentina is regaining visibility among international investors.
For the country's poultry industry, the arrival of a global player could accelerate technology transfer, productivity improvements and export capacity, while creating new opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
As international food companies continue seeking resilient production hubs, Argentina's combination of natural resources, agricultural expertise and expanding market reforms is increasingly positioning the country as a strategic destination for long-term agribusiness investment.
