In late July, prices for a range of dairy products in Ukraine decreased due to limited consumer demand and an increase in cheese imports. There is a risk that dairy exports to the EU could be suspended, which may lead to goods accumulating in warehouses, a surplus of raw milk on the market, and a further decline in domestic prices, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
Pasteurized milk with up to 2.6% fat in a bag costs an average of 48.05 UAH/kg, which is 2.39 UAH (+5%) more than the previous month and 8.49 UAH (+21%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest milk in a 900g bag is the "Ago" brand at 38.78 UAH/kg, while the most expensive is the "Molokiya" brand at 57.11 UAH/kg.
Pasteurized milk with up to 2.6% fat in a plastic bottle costs an average of 63.95 UAH/kg, which is 14 kopiykas (+0.2%) more than the previous month and 10.96 UAH/kg (+21%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest milk in 870 g plastic bottles is the "Metro" brand at 50.46 UAH/kg, while the most expensive is the "Molokiya" brand at 73.55 UAH/kg.
Kefir with 2.5% fat in a bag costs an average of 54.54 UAH/kg, which is 1.00 UAH (-2%) less than a month ago but 7.20 UAH (+15%) more than last year. The cheapest product in 900g packages is the "Kefir" brand, which costs 43.88 UAH/kg. The highest price was for "Yagotynsky" kefir in a 900g bag (59.22 UAH/kg).
Kefir with 2.5% fat in a plastic bottle costs an average of 74.97 UAH/kg, which is 1.78 UAH (-2%) less than a month ago and 13.64 UAH (+22%) more than last year. The cheapest kefir is "Zarog" in 870g bottles at 68.74 UAH/kg, while the most expensive product in a similar container is the "Molokiya" brand at 75.17 UAH/kg.
Kefir with 2.5% fat in a tetra-pak costs 69.99 UAH/kg, which is 2.83 UAH (-4%) less than the previous month but 12.35 UAH (+21%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest kefir in a 950g tetra-pak is the "Selyanske" brand (59.63 UAH/kg), while the most expensive is the "Na Zdorov'ya" brand (69.36 UAH/kg).
Sour cream with 15% fat in cups costs an average of 191.83 UAH/kg, which is 70 kopiykas (+0.4%) more than the previous month and 48.19 UAH/kg (+34%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest sour cream in 300g cups is the "Auchan" label, which costs 142.67 UAH/kg, and the most expensive is sour cream produced by "Miskmolzavod No. 1" at 244.67 UAH/kg.
Sour cream with 15% fat in a bag costs an average of 145.25 UAH/kg, which is 83 UAH (-1%) less than the previous month but 32.10 UAH (+28%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest sour cream in 350g packages is "Kagma" (128.86 UAH/kg), and the most expensive is the "Selyanske" brand (171.43 UAH/kg).
The average price for drinking yogurt with 1.6% to 2.8% fat in plastic bottles was 114.60 UAH/kg, which is 1.85 UAH (-1.6%) less than the previous month but 18.70 UAH (+20%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest yogurt in 250g plastic bottles is "Mukko" (111.60 UAH/kg), while the most expensive is yogurt produced by "Molokiya" (134.00 UAH/kg).
Spoonable yogurt with 1.6% to 2.8% fat in cups costs an average of 160.68 UAH/kg, which is 95 kopiykas (-1%) less than the previous month but 21.21 UAH (+15%) more than the same period last year. In 280g cups, the cheapest is "Selyansky" yogurt (132.14 UAH/kg), and the most expensive is "Ferma 'Po-turetski'" yogurt (149.64 UAH/kg).
The average price for cottage cheese with 9% fat was 281.83 UAH/kg, which is 2.03 UAH (+1%) more than the previous month and 55.86 UAH (+25%) more than the same period last year. In 350g packages, the cheapest cottage cheese is the "Auchan" label (226.86 UAH/kg), and the most expensive is the "Yagotynsky" brand (287.38 UAH/kg).
Butter with 72.5% to 73% fat of domestic production costs an average of 572.21 UAH/kg, which is 12.61 UAH (-2.2%) less than the previous month but 130.00 UAH (+29%) more than last year. Among Ukrainian brands in 200g packages, the cheapest was "Metro" brand butter with 73% fat at 429.50 UAH/kg. The highest price for this package size is for "Globino 'Selyanske Solodkovershkove'" butter with 73% fat at 575.50 UAH/kg. For comparison, imported "President" butter in a 200g package costs 960.00 UAH/kg, which is 68% more expensive than Ukrainian-produced goods.
"Lyustdorf" butter with 72.5% fat in a 180g package costs 650.67 UAH/kg, which is the same price as the previous month and 245.02 UAH (+60%) higher than the same period last year.
Ukrainian cheese with 50% fat costs an average of 573.91 UAH/kg. Compared to the previous month, the product became 4.18 UAH (-0.7%) cheaper. The cheese's price has increased by 86.12 UAH (+18%) compared to the same period last year. In 1kg packaging, the cheapest Ukrainian hard cheese costs 265.10 UAH/kg, while the most expensive is the "Shostka" brand at 646.15 UAH/kg.
Holandskyy cheese with 45% fat costs an average of 579.25 UAH/kg. Compared to the previous month, the product became 11.39 UAH (-2%) cheaper. Compared to last year, the cheese became 120.73 UAH (+26%) more expensive. In 1kg packaging, the lowest price for Holandskyy cheese is the "Kremenetski molochni vyroby" brand at 329.00 UAH/kg, and the highest is the "Novgorod-Siversky" brand at 587.60 UAH/kg.
The average price for Maasdam cheese with 45% fat of domestic production was 721.68 UAH/kg, which is 12.04 UAH (+2%) more expensive than a month ago. The cheese costs 168.49 UAH (+30%) more than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest Maasdam hard cheese in a 1kg package costs 299.80 UAH/kg, while the most expensive is the "Novgorod-Siversky" brand at 619.00 UAH/kg. Imported "Kroon" brand Maasdam in a 1kg package costs an average of 511.50 UAH/kg, which is 29% cheaper than domestic products.
Gouda cheese with 45% fat from Ukrainian companies costs an average of 617.92 UAH/kg, which is 24.77 UAH (+4%) more than the previous month and 140.23 UAH (+29%) more expensive than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest Gouda cheese in a 1kg package is the "Radymo" brand at 475.70 UAH/kg, and the most expensive is the "Komo" brand at 572.00 UAH/kg. Imported "Euromark" brand Gouda in a 500g package costs 686.20 UAH/kg in Ukraine, which is 11% more expensive than products from Ukrainian cheesemakers.
Mozzarella with 45% fat of Ukrainian production costs an average of 602.74 UAH/kg. The cheese became 6.33 UAH (+1%) more expensive compared to the previous month. Over the past year, Mozzarella has increased in price by 185.10 UAH (+44%). In a 1kg package, the cheapest Mozzarella is the "Metro" label at 439.90 UAH/kg, and the most expensive is the "Yagotynsky" brand, which costs 711.72 UAH/kg. Imported Mozzarella costs an average of 723.94 UAH/kg, which is 20% more expensive than domestic products.
Georghii Kukhaleishvili notes that in the last month in Ukraine, prices have fallen for kefir, sour cream in a bag, yogurts, butter with 72.5% to 73% fat, as well as "Ukrainian," "Holandskyy ," Suluguni, and Feta cheeses. The price reduction for butter was likely influenced by a decrease in demand for dairy fats in the EU and uncertainty about export prospects. After the European Commission canceled autonomous trade measures (ATMs) in June, Ukraine and the EU revised the trade agreement, agreeing on new quotas for Ukrainian dairy product exports, provided there is a gradual transition to EU standards by 2028.
However, the new document has still not been signed, so there is a risk of suspending dairy product exports from Ukraine to the EU if the new terms do not take effect soon. It is likely that the existing EU quotas for butter will last until mid-August, while supplying the product with duties is not profitable for Ukrainian exporters. The accumulation of unsold finished products in warehouses will likely affect the liberalization of prices on the domestic market amid the suspension of export supplies.
Most likely, the price reduction for products from domestic cheesemakers may be related to an increase in the supply and consumption of imported cheeses on the domestic market. The share of imported cheeses in the domestic market is growing, which hinders the sale of domestically produced cheeses amid limited demand for dairy products due to the war and a reduction in the population's income.
Press Service of the Association of Milk Producers
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