Overview of IFC's Agribusiness Portfolio

Agribusiness plays a vital role in economic development. In countries with low per capita incomes, the agricultural sector often accounts for half or more of the gross domestic product and 60-80 percent of total employment.

IFC has made agribusiness a priority as part of its commitment to help reduce poverty and improve peoples’ lives. IFC provides financial and advisory support to the agribusiness sector along the full value chain directly to companies and indirectly through intermediaries (e.g. traders, financial institutions). As a general rule, IFC finances projects that have the largest demonstrated benefits to the overall efficiency and competitiveness of the supply chain, and the highest overall contribution to economic development.

IFC's Agribusiness Investments and Portfolio

IFC's investment portfolio is expected to exceed $2.5 billion by the end of FY08, representing more than 100 projects in 43 countries. Our aim is to increase investments in the sector by 30 percent over the next two years.


IFC Commitments in Agribusiness by Fiscal Year
Recent Investments
IFC’s Agribusiness Portfolio by Region
IFC’s Agribusiness Portfolio by Subsector