Made in Ukraine: a new investment program of SE “Forests of Ukraine” is focused on supporting Ukrainian manufacturers
The government’s Made in Ukraine policy, led by Yuliia Svyrydenko, comprises around fifteen programs aimed at developing Ukrainian producers. In 2025, 72,000 Ukrainian enterprises benefited from state support.
“Forests of Ukraine” is ready to contribute to supporting domestic production.
We propose increasing the investment plan of SE “Forests of Ukraine” for 2026 to UAH 4.1 billion. Of this amount, UAH 2.1 billion is for goods and services that can be supplied by Ukrainian manufacturers. This was announced today by the company’s head, Yurii Bolokhovets.
We will start with the procurement of firefighting equipment. UAH 380 million, or 95% of the planned funds, can remain within the Ukrainian economy. Ukraine produces almost everything needed for fire prevention and response — from large fire engines and modules, video monitoring towers to water tanks, ploughs for mineralized firebreaks, and protective clothing.
Investments in reforestation equipment amount to UAH 80 million. Most of the required tools (disc harrows, mulchers, seeders, etc.) can be supplied by Ukrainian manufacturers.
Unfortunately, modern logging machinery (harvesters, forwarders, skidders, etc.) is not manufactured in Ukraine. We plan to deliver this equipment directly, without intermediaries, from manufacturing plants in European countries. At the same time, we are ready to purchase Ukrainian-made trailers and semi-trailers, as well as low-bed trailers for transporting special equipment, totaling over UAH 100 million.
More than UAH 621 million has been allocated this year for the construction of forest roads. Roads mean increased harvesting volumes, improved fire prevention, and reduced logistics costs. The work is carried out either by the enterprise’s own teams or by Ukrainian contractors using local (!) materials — crushed stone, gravel-sand mixtures, cement, and more. All of this is Ukrainian production!
An important area of the company’s development is the expansion of a network of modern forest seed centers, which enable the production of world-class seedlings and significantly improve the efficiency of reforestation efforts. The investment volume is UAH 270 million, of which 90% comprises goods and services offered by Ukrainian manufacturers.
Next month, the Procurement Department of SE “Forests of Ukraine” plans to hold a Supplier Day, presenting the company’s investment programs and planned procurements for 2026–2027 to the business community. We expect feedback on technical specifications, potential “barriers,” and the level of competition.
Our goal is maximum transparency, openness, and predictability in procurement, strengthening trust in public procurement, ensuring equal competitive conditions, and expanding the pool of potential participants.
