milk,
milk grades,
milk prices
Raw milk continues to rise in price, but costs are putting pressure on producers
Prices for raw milk in Ukraine are rising, yet processing profitability remains negative due to a decline in global butter prices. At the same time, large volumes of cheese imports are intensifying competition for domestic producers. Adapting the dairy sector to EU requirements poses an additional challenge; without an adequate transition period and support, this could lead to a contraction in industrial milk production.
In early November, the average purchase price for Extra Grade milk stood at 17.20 UAH/kg (excluding VAT), an increase of 1 UAH compared to the previous month. Prices for this grade at the farm level range from 16.40 to 17.70 UAH/kg (excluding VAT). Both the lower and upper ends of this price range have increased by 1.20 UAH compared to the first half of last month.
Higher Grade milk costs an average of 16.90 UAH/kg (excluding VAT), which is 1.30 UAH more than in the previous month. Prices for this grade range from 16.20 to 17.20 UAH/kg (excluding VAT). Compared to the first half of last month, both the lower and upper ends of the price range have increased by 1.20 UAH.
The average price for Grade I milk was 16.20 UAH/kg (excluding VAT), which is 1.00 UAH higher than in the previous month. The minimum price at farms was 15.50 UAH/kg, while the maximum price was 16.80 UAH/kg. The lower end of the price range increased by 1.00 UAH, and the upper end by 1.30 UAH.
Accordingly, the weighted average price for three grades was 17.00 UAH/kg (excluding VAT), which is 1.00 UAH higher than in the previous month. Compared to November 2025, the price of milk increased by 0.03 UAH.