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The commercial sector boosted raw milk production in May, partially offsetting the decline in yields from household plots. However, without investments in processing, the dairy industry risks losing its potential. Against the backdrop of rising on-farm production costs and Euro-integration challenges, the key conditions for stability remain efficiency improvements, investment a...

Without the modernization of the processing sector and an increase in purchase prices, small and medium-sized farms, which hold about 40% of the herd, risk disappearing from the market. Additional pressure on producers is being driven by the rising costs of fuel, fertilizers, and feed due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to&nbs...

The key task for the Ukrainian dairy sector is to transition from exporting commodities to high-value-added products. Without investments in deep processing and modern technologies, Ukraine risks losing its competitive advantages and conceding its position to foreign suppliers, even within traditional markets. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (SSSU), in May 2026, 10.93 thousand tons of dairy products were exported, totaling 32.89 million USD. Exp...

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...