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Following the GDT auction results, the prices for most dairy products increased, although prices for butter and Cheddar cheese declined. On Tuesday, May 5, the 403rd GDT Auction took place, resulting in a price index of 1214, which is 18 points (+1.5%) higher compared to the previous auction. The average p...

Low demand for dairy products within Ukraine is restraining price growth, though export commodities may see a price increase. The energy crisis and rising fertilizer prices are also influencing supermarket shelves. Pasteurized milk (up to 2.6% fat) in pouches costs an average of 47.75 UAH/kg, which is 1.11 UAH (-2.3%) less than last month, but 66 kopecks (+1.4%) more than the same p...

Milk producers in Ukraine are under pressure from rising energy prices, low purchase prices, increasing production costs, and challenges related to the war and new EU requirements. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, in March 2026, households of all categories produced 496.2 thousand tons of raw milk, which is 59.7 thousand t...

In the first quarter of 2026, the cow population in Ukraine declined not only in private households but also on industrial farms. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, as of April 1, 2026, there are 1,771.1 thousand head of cattle in the household and industrial sectors of ...

Ukraine increased its cattle exports amid low raw milk purchase prices, high prices in export markets, and a global shortage of red meat. According to preliminary data from the State Customs Service, in March 2026, Ukraine exported approximately 2.79 thousand tons of live cattle (live weight), which is 58% more compa...

The European Commission has opted for the self-regulation of the dairy market, despite the pressure of rising production costs on farms and market instability. According to preliminary data from the European Commission, in March 2026, the average raw milk price in the EU was 43.18 eurocents per kg, which is 1.77% lower than in F...

Dairy prices in Ukraine primarily rose due to higher logistics costs, increasing energy prices, and intensified export activity. Pasteurized milk (up to 2.6% fat) in film packaging costs an average of 48.86 UAH/kg, up 0.99 UAH (+2.1%) from the previous month and 1.77 UAH (+3.8%) higher than the sam...

The drop in raw milk prices, high global beef prices, energy risks, and the rising cost of fuel and fertilizers may lead to increased farmer expenditures and a further contraction of the cow population in 2026. At the same time, a natural deficit of high-quality milk in the EU in the short term could drive procurement prices up in&nb...

An oversupply in the global dairy market, coupled with rising costs for energy, fuel, and fertilizers, is intensifying pressure on the profitability of dairy farms (MTFs) and may deter investments in production expansion in 2026. The decline in raw milk production in Ukraine is driven by falling yields in the household sector, while the d...

Sufficient supply of raw milk in the European market at the beginning of the year put pressure on purchase prices. According to preliminary data from the European Commission, in February 2026, the average price for raw milk in the EU was 44.19 eurocents per kg, which is 2.13% less than in&...