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The adoption of the State Program for Livestock Development is an important signal for the dairy industry. However, without a decisive modernization of dairy processing, production growth could become a threat rather than an opportunity. The Cabinet of Ministers' adoption of the State Targeted Program for Livestock Development until 2033 on January 21, 2026, is undoubtedly a step in the right directio...

Dairy farms increased raw milk production volumes in 2025 but saw a slowdown in yields in December. It is likely that in 2026, milk production in the industrial sector will decline amid crisis phenomena in the global dairy market, unfavorable weather conditions, electricity shortages, and rising production costs, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at...

In annual terms, dairy farms increased their cow numbers despite the severe consequences of the war and rising production costs. However, deteriorating market conditions and increasing production expenses are creating prerequisites for a downward adjustment of the herd in 2026, reports Georghii Kuhiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, as of January 1, 2026, there are 1 million 804.1 thousand head of cattle in Ukraine's household and indust...

In the second half of January, prices for raw milk in Ukraine decreased across all grades due to a surplus of dairy products and a reduction in exports despite the increase in the cost of production at the dairy farms. The situation is significantly complicated by the energy crisis, which disrupts the work of farms and dairy pla...

According to GDT auction results, prices for anhydrous milk fat, butter, whole milk powder, and skim milk powder increased against the backdrop of slowing raw milk production in Oceania and intensified demand ahead of the Chinese New Year and Ramadan. However, prices for cheeses decreased due to overproduction in Europe, and lactose prices fell due to slowing dem...

In 2025, Ukraine increased its exports of cattle and beef against the backdrop of a global red meat shortage and rising prices in export markets, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvilii, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. According to preliminary data from the State Customs Service, in December 2025, Ukraine exported approximately 1.48 thousand tonnes of live cattle, which is 38% less compared to&nb...

In December, Ukraine reduced its exports of dairy products amidst a «dead season» in export markets during the New Year holidays, a decrease in global prices for exchange commodities due to an unpredicted increase in milk yields in producing regions, and the accumulation of an oversupply of finished products, reports Geor...

Unpredicted growth in raw milk production, an oversupply of commodity products in warehouses, and a crash in butter prices are driving down raw milk prices in the EU, reports Georghii Kukiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP). According to preliminary data from the European Commission, in December 2025, the average raw milk price in the EU was 49.76 euro cents per kg, which is 1.7% less than in ...

In Ukraine, the decrease in purchase prices continues against the background of significant surpluses of raw milk, falling world prices for butter and other commodities, and existing problems with the sale of finished products on the domestic and export markets, — reports Georgy Georgy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst of the Association of Milk Pro...

The industrial sector is slowing down raw milk production rates against the backdrop of declining procurement prices, surpluses of finished products, and sluggish market demand, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP). According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, in November 2025, farms of all categories produced 507,000 tonnes of raw milk, which is 61,000 tonnes less (-1...