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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...

The presence of surpluses of raw milk and unsold exchange goods is putting pressure on purchase prices in Ukraine and the world. Stabilization of the market situation is likely at the end of the 3rd quarter of 2026 as the excess supply of dairy products disappears from the market, — reports Georgy Kukhaleyshvili, an analys...

The reduction of the cow herd continues in Ukraine, primarily due to household farms. Growth in the cattle population at agricultural enterprises slowed down in November compared to October 2025, amidst falling raw milk prices and slowing demand for finished products, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

In November, Ukraine increased exports of live cattle and beef amidst high prices in export markets and limited supply, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP). According to preliminary data from the State Customs Service, in November 2025, Ukraine exported approximately 2.39 thousand tonnes of live cattle, which is 44% more than in O...

Surpluses of raw milk and finished products are putting pressure on purchase prices. Some price stabilization is expected in the 3rd-4th quarter of 2026, reports Georgy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst of the Association of Milk Producers. The average purchase price of Extra Grade milk as of December 9 was 16.00 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 1.05 UAH less than the previous month. The price range for this grade in&nb...

Slow demand for finished products, low prices for exchange-traded goods, and the influx of imported cheeses into Ukraine contribute to the weakening of raw milk prices, reports Georgy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Milk Producers Association. The average purchase price of Extra Grade milk as of November 25 was 16.30 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 0.95 UAH less than the previous month. The price range for this grade in&n...

Reduced exports, weak demand on the domestic market, lower world prices for commodities and the consequences of blackouts will affect the decline in prices for raw milk. Things in the dairy industry may improve by strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and gray imports of dairy products into Ukraine, - reports Georgy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst of the Association of Milk Producers. The average purchase price of Extra Grade milk as of November 10 was 17.05 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 0.20 UAH less than the previous month. The price range for this grade in farms varies from 16....

The decline in world prices for exchange-traded goods on export markets, the increase in the supply of dairy products in warehouses, and weak demand from dairy processing enterprises are contributing to the decline in prices for raw milk, reports Georgy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst of the Association of Milk Producers. The average purchase price of Extra Grade milk as of October 22 was 17.25 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 0.20 UAH less than the previous month. The price range for this grade in&nb...

Unsold exchange goods, increasing unprofitability of the milk powder/butter pair production, and declining butter prices in Europe and the world are holding back the growth of raw milk prices in Ukraine, reports Georgy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst of the Association of Milk Producers. The average purchase price of Extra Grade milk as of September 6 was 17.45 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 0.10 UAH more than in the previous month. The price range for this gr...

Prices for raw milk in Ukraine remain stable amid falling demand and falling prices for exchange-traded products, reports Georgy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst of the Association of Milk Producers. The average purchase price of Extra Grade milk as of September 20 was 17.45 UAH/kg excluding VAT, which is 0.10 UAH more than a month ago. The price range for this grade in&nb...