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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&...

Based on the auction results, prices for key commodities rose, and the price index increased once again, although lactose and buttermilk powder became cheaper. On Tuesday, March 3, the 399th GDT auction took place, resulting in a price index of 1271, which is 69 points (+5.7%) higher compared to the previous trading event. The a...

The milk supply situation in the EU is changing. The primary reason is the stabilization of production, with a decline even expected in the medium term. After the abolition of the quota system that regulated milk production in Europe, restrictions effectively vanished, and production grew rapidly, especially in North-Western Europe. According to&nb...