Most of the 145 top company managers surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (AmCham) expect continued or increased support for Ukraine from the US (77%), and 23% predict its decrease. Also, 61% believe a ceasefire is possible in 2025, 31% doubt it, and 8% expect an escalation at the front.
Notably, 85% of companies are fully operational and will continue to invest in Ukraine. Moreover, 35% plan to increase investment, and 48% plan to maintain investment at 2024’s level. The EU is expected to be the main source of investment (88%), followed by the US (71%) and Asia (18%).
Among those surveyed, 53% predict sales growth, 37% believe that sales will remain at the same level as last year, and 10% predict their decline. Over 40% of respondents expect economic and business activity to increase compared to 2024, almost 50% predict stability, and 12% predict a decline.
AmCham members include American, Ukrainian, and other international companies that have cumulatively invested over $50B in Ukraine.