Ukraine increased exports of frozen beef in the first half of 2025

The situation in the cattle and beef market is stable: limited supply and high demand are supporting record trade volumes and high prices, despite geopolitical uncertainty and risks, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

GDT Auction: Milk Powder Pushes Prices Up

Following the auction, the price index increased amid reduced milk powder stocks in producer regions, a decrease in commodity offerings, and a rise in the number of auction participants, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Preserve the Ministry of Agrarian Policy: Ukrainian Agricultural Associations Appeal to the President

The Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine, along with 36 other agricultural associations, has appealed to the President of Ukraine regarding the inadvisability of liquidating the Ministry of Agrarian Policy.

Ukraine Declined Dairy Exports After Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) Cancellation

In June, Ukraine sharply cut dairy product exports to the EU following the European Commission's cancellation of autonomous trade measures, which caused uncertainty regarding tariffs and quotas, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Upward Trend in Raw Milk Prices in Ukraine

In early July, raw milk prices in Ukraine remained stable, but are expected to rise amid increasing butter prices. Following an updated trade agreement with the EU, Ukraine received expanded quotas for dairy product exports, which facilitated the resumption of supplies and led to a raw material shortage in the domestic market, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Bluetongue and Drought Push Up Milk Prices in Europe

A reduction in cattle herds due to bluetongue disease and drought are restraining milk yields and contributing to rising raw milk prices in Europe, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

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GDT Auction: Increased Supply Puts Pressure on Prices

According to DCA Market Intelligence, "bearish sentiment" prevailed in the dairy market after the 382nd GDT auction. International futures markets show downward trends in both New Zealand and the EU, while in the US, "bearish" signals are less pronounced. According to The Bullvine, an additional 15.5 thousand tonnes of product were sent from New Zealand for the 383rd GDT auction, equivalent to a month's raw milk production from approximately 50 thousand cows. This likely led to a noticeable decline in the price index following the new auction, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Butter Prices See Biggest Increase in Supermarkets

Over the past month in Ukraine, prices for packaged milk, kefir in Tetra Pak and glass bottles, cottage cheese, and Suluguni cheese decreased, while other dairy products became more expensive. The abolition of EU trade preferences may further lead to a reduction in domestic prices, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

The Best Investment in the Future of the Village: Introducing the "Agrosfera" Course in Five Educational Institutions

Popularizing agricultural education isn't about the distant future; it's about today's work in communities. A wonderful example of this is Viktor Klid, a member of the Ukrainian Agri Council, who facilitated the introduction of the "Agrosfera" course in five educational institutions within his community in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.