Mukachevo is a city of regional importance, located in the south-western part of Transcarpathian region on the banks of the river Latorytsia. The town is surrounded by mountains - Galish, Lovachka, Sorocha, Chervona, Сhernecha.
by exports of goods and services among cities of Transcarpathian region
by volume of capital investments per capita among cities of Transcarpathian region
by economic potential in Transcarpathian region
by population in Transcarpathian region
Favorable geographical, geopolitical and logistical location:
- 40-50 km to the borders with Hungary and Slovakia;
- 90-100 km to the borders with Poland and Romania.
Transport junction of international highways and railways:
- railway line Kyiv - Budapest - Vienna;
- highways Kyiv - Budapest - Vienna and Kyiv - Bratislava – Prague.
Powerful industrial potential including export-oriented companies like Flex, Fischer.
Mobility and high transparency of city authorities.
Developed network of educational, cultural, healthcare organisations.
Internal city revenue - more than 50% of total income.
Active transition of city enterprises to alternative energy sources.
Complex of former military airfield of 227 hectares with the possibility of construction of Mukachevo International Airport.
Ancient and rich historical and cultural heritage - Palanok Castle and other architectural monuments.
Inter-ethnic and inter-denominational tolerance of the multinational population of Mukachevo.
According to the signed agreements on partnership and cooperation, Mukachevo has a longstanding cross-border and international cooperation with 14 European twin cities
Twin Cities:
- Presov, Slovakia;
- Humenne , Slovakia;
- Kisvarda, Hungary;
- Mateszalka, Hungary;
- Nirmedyesh, Hungary;
- Dobosh, Hungary;
- Celldomolk, Hungary;
- Eger, Hungary;
- Budovar, Budapest, Hungary;
- Mielec, Poland;
- Pag, Croatia;
- Zenta, Serbia;
- Subotica, Serbia;
- Pelhrimov, Czech Republic.
Cooperation with international organizations:
- participation in the project "Support for Leadership Organizations in Combating Corruption in Ukraine" Interaction with USAID support;
- the European Mobility Week - Carpathian Network project was implemented under the EEA grants and Norway grants programs;
- the mini-project within the framework of the European Mobility Week was supported by the German Society for International Cooperation GIZ;
- projects in the field of tourism, water supply, sewerage, implementation of alternative types of mobility were implemented within the framework of the Cross-border Cooperation Program ENI CBC Program Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine;
- A number of events on celebration of Europe Day in Ukraine with support of the EU Delegation to Ukraine were implemented in the city.
Mukachevo ranks the second place among cities of Transcarpathian region by economic potential:
- The city has a well-developed industrial complex and the potential for preparing attractive proposals for investors;
- Industry development, equipment modernization, implementation of projects on alternative energy sources, demand for real estate and Mukachevo infrastructure reconstruction act as the main factors for increasing capital investments in the city's economy;
- The reform of fiscal decentralization and growth of business activity allows Mukachevo to increase the budget revenues and increase expenditures on the development of the city’s infrastructure (roads, engineering networks, lighting, water supply);
- The improvement of engineering and social infrastructure is one of the priorities of Mukachevo city authorities.
Foreign trade is one of the main directions of development of Mukachevo:
- The structure of foreign trade is diversified both by product groups and by country;
- The balance of foreign trade in recent years is positive;
- Most of foreign economic operations of Mukachevo are carried out with partners from Europe.
Tourism industry is one of the strategic directions of development of Mukachevo:
- the peculiarity of the city is a unique combination of natural conditions, recreational resources and a number of landmarks of history, architecture and culture;
- the city has all the prerequisites for intensive development of thr domestic and foreign tourism: features of geographical location, favorable climate, developed hotel, transport, restaurant and entertainment, financial and socio-cultural infrastructure, rich historical heritage, multinational culture.
The most famous traditional Mukachevo cultural and artistic festivals:
- “Chervene vyno" (“Red Wine”) (January);
- “Varyshska palachinta” (“City’s pancake”) (February-March);
- “Ohyn i Mniaso" (“Fire and Meat”) (May-June);
- “Honey Festival” (September);
- “Varyshske pyvo» (“City’s beer”) (September);
- “St. Martin's Day” (November).
Executive Committee of Mukachevo City Council
2, Oleksadnr Dukhnovych Sq., Mukachevo Transcarpathian region, Ukraine, 89600
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The Ukrainian-Austrian venture with foreign investments in the form of LLC «Fisсher-Mukachevo»
№1 in the world in production of mountain and cross-country skiing, company product is a kind of business card of Ukraine. Mountain and cross-country skiing, hockey sticks made in Mukachevo are in high demand in dozens of countries. 99% of the company's products are exported. The company executes orders for such world-known brands as Scott Usa, Stöckli, Tecno Pro, Hagan, Rossignol, Alpina, Splitkein, Tecno. The company also produces sticks for such firms like Sherwood (Canada), Easton (USA). European customers are also known in the world of hockey – brands TPS, Zetra, Ferland and others. Number of employees – 1036. Average salary – 14548 UAH.
Limited liability company «Flexstronics Ltd.»
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to various industries and end markets. For more information, visit flex.com.
Flex Ltd. (formerly known as Flextronics International Ltd. or Flextronics) is an American multinational technology manufacturer. Flex is the second largest company in the world among similar ones. Flex Corporate Headquarter is located in Singapore and its administrative headquarter is located in San Jose, California. Today Flex is a world-renowned electronics manufacturer whose product range is a wide variety of things from sophisticated personal computer units to ready-made «personal assistants».
In Ukraine the company started its operations in the early 2000s in cooperation with CJSC «Berehivskyi Radiozavod» on the production of flashes to Kodak disposable cameras.
In the form of a limited liability company Flexstronics Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Flexstronics Factory) was founded in 2002. Flextronics International Gesellschaft m.b.H. (Austria) is a founder of the company. In 2012 the first production line of Flexsternics LLC plant was launched in Mukachevo.
Flex is a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services provider in Ukraine. Company offers a wide range of manufacturing services, including high-tech solutions for printed circuit board assembly. Moreover, Flex focuses on repair, testing and final assembly of finished goods as well as complex logistics services. Due to the experience of manufacturing home appliances, telecommunication products and the introduction of new technologies, the company executes high-level customer orders. Flex launches about 12,000 new products and upgraded products each year, many steps are being made in Mukachevo.
Flextronics Plant in Mukachevo is 55 thousand m² consisting of production space, storage space, office and social space and employ more than 3600 employees. At the company all the products of the company are made upon order and are exported to foreign customers.
PJSC «Mukachevo Plant «Tochprylad»
From 1968 to 1991, the company specialized in the development and manufacture of aviation modules, devices with elements of precision mechanics and electronic control. In 1992, the company was restructured from its own production to subcontracting. At present, the company holds one of the leading positions in subcontracting in the western region of Ukraine. The production area is 26800 square meters. The main products are passive electronic components, cables for the automotive industry, LED lighting, speakers (telecommunications), speakers (car). Company has uccessful experience of implementation of projects with such companies as Philips Technology Center (Austria), TDK Elektronics, Retsag (Hungary), Videoton (Skoda) (Hungary) and others. Number of employees – 700. Average salary – 9611 UAH.
PJSC «Mukachevo Knitwear Factory «Mriia»
The company was founded in 1973. Since 2005, the factory became a subsidiary of Utenos Trikotazhas JSC (Lithuania). It is a modern enterprise specializing in the production of knitwear (women's, men's, children's clothing). Textile made in Lithuania, in particular cotton, viscose, modal, are used for production. Due to the successful work with its main partner – Lithuanian joint-stock company «Utenos Trikotazhas», which has existed for more than 40 years, PJSC «MKF Mriia» exports about 75% of its products through «Utenos Trikotazhas» JSC. Customers of production are clothing stores in Sweden, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain.
Number of employees – 154. The average salary – 7827 UAH.