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The restoration of tariff quotas between the EU and Ukraine and a substantial fall in prices for exchange-traded commodities led to a sharp reduction in dairy exports by Ukrainian companies. At the same time, imports of cheeses from Europe are growing. According to preliminary data from the SSSU, in June 2026, 11.53 thousand tons of dairy products were exported for the amount of 35.06 million USD. Physical export volumes decrease...

The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction concluded with a price drop for key dairy commodities, driven by expanding inventories and cautious demand. However, a resurgence in export market demand is likely due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, which could cause adverse weather conditions and a short-term reduction in milk production across Oce...

In summer, the demand for dairy products in Ukraine traditionally decreases due to the season of vegetables and fruits. In the conditions of war, the purchasing power of the population remains weak. Therefore, producers stimulate sales with sales promotions, although inventories of butter are growing, and competition with cheaper imports from the EU is&...

The global dairy market enters a new stage of transformation. The EU faces a reduction in profitability and intensifying competition. The US places its bet on scaling, digital technologies, and exports. New Zealand and Australia are ramping up production and investments in high-value-added products. The main drivers of the industry's developmen...

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...