Strategic Formation of Agricultural Market Clusters in Ukraine: Emerging as a Global Player

Maksym W. Sitnicki, Dmytro Kurinskyi, Olena Pimenowa (), Mirosław Wasilewski and Natalia Wasilewska
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Maksym W. Sitnicki: School of Business, The University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, 01-043 Warszawa, Poland
Dmytro Kurinskyi: Management of Innovation and Investment Activities Department, Faculty of Economics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, 03022 Kyiv, Ukraine
Olena Pimenowa: School of Business, The University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, 01-043 Warszawa, Poland
Mirosław Wasilewski: Department of Economy and Finance, Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, 02-787 Warsaw, Poland
Natalia Wasilewska: Department of Economy and Finance, Jan Kochanowski University, 25-406 Kielce, Poland

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 21, 1-21

Abstract: This study investigates the cluster approach to optimize strategies for agricultural enterprises in Ukraine, emphasizing geographical proximity as a key factor in cluster formation. The research applies Kohonen Self-Organizing Maps (SOMs) and Ward’s hierarchical clustering to classify enterprises based on storage capabilities, transport logistics, crop yields, and military risk exposure. By analyzing these factors, this study identifies distinct patterns of innovation adoption, strategic management, and economic resilience among the clusters. The findings highlight variations in competitiveness and resource efficiency, providing a detailed understanding of regional economic performance. Unlike previous research, this study offers a novel integration of conflict-related risks into the clustering methodology, revealing new insights into how military factors influence cluster dynamics. Comprehensive maps and diagrams illustrate the spatial and economic distribution of clusters, aiding in visual interpretation. The results propose strategic measures tailored to enhance agricultural productivity and competitiveness, particularly in Ukraine’s current military context. This approach offers a more adaptive framework for managing agricultural enterprises, promoting resilience and long-term sustainability in global markets.

Keywords: Kohonen map; clustering; agriculture; competitiveness; agricultural enterprises; competitive advantages; strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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