Methodological approaches to the formation of a financial and economic mechanism for stimulating the export of agricultural products in Ukraine

The subject of the research is a set of theoretical and methodological approaches, tools and levers for the formation and functioning of a financial and economic mechanism for stimulating exports of agricultural products in Ukraine.The aim of the research is to substantiate methodological approaches to the formation of a financial and economic mechanism for stimulating exports of agricultural products in Ukraine, as well as to determine its structural elements, principles of functioning and areas for improvement.Research methods. In the course of the research, a set of general scientific, special and economic–statistical methods was used, which ensured the comprehensiveness, systematicity and scientific validity of the results obtained, namely: the method of scientific abstraction and logical generalisation; the method of systemic and structural–functional approaches; methods of analysis and synthesis; economic and statistical methods; the method of comparative analysis; graphical and tabular methods.Results of the investigation. The research substantiated and systematised methodological approaches to the formation of a financial and economic mechanism for stimulating exports of agricultural products from Ukraine, taking into account the current conditions of the war economy, global turbulence and the European integration vector of development. It was determined that the effectiveness of stimulating exports of agro–industrial complex products directly depends on the complexity of the financial and economic mechanism, which should combine budgetary, tax, credit, insurance and investment instruments. The need for a differentiated approach to stimulating exports depending on the commodity structure of agricultural products, the level of processing and the export potential of regions has been proven. It is proposed to strengthen the role of digital financial instruments, in particular export financing platforms and electronic services to support agro–exporters. Scope of the results. The research results can be used in the process of forming and implementing Ukraine’s state agricultural, financial, economic and export policies. The proposed methodological approaches to the formation of a financial and economic mechanism for stimulating exports of agricultural products should be applied by state authorities when developing programmes to support export–oriented enterprises. Conclusions. The article summarises and systematises methodological approaches to the formation of a financial and economic mechanism for stimulating exports of agricultural products from Ukraine in conditions of high external turbulence and post–war transformations. It is argued that effective stimulation of agribusiness exports requires a comprehensive combination of financial, institutional, tax, investment and innovation instruments, taking into account global market challenges and the requirements of European integration. The expediency of transitioning from fragmented state support measures to a systematic financial and economic mechanism aimed at increasing the competitiveness of agricultural products, diversifying export markets and reducing the risks of foreign economic activity has been proven. The results of the study can be used in the process of forming state export policy, developing sectoral programmes to support agricultural exports, and improving the financial and economic mechanisms for Ukraine’s integration into European and global agricultural markets.