In the second half of September, domestic demand for dairy products was limited, with a reduction of sales of goods by retail chains and reduction of demand for raw milk from milk processing enterprises. A slight activation of demand for fresh dairy products is likely during the winter, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).
Pasteurized milk with fat content up to 2.6% in a plastic film pouch costs an average of 48.21 UAH per kg, which is 2.75 UAH (+6%) more than the previous month, and 8.89 UAH (+23%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest milk in a 900g film pouch is the "Adalis" brand, costing 39.43 UAH per kg, while the most expensive is the "Yahotynske" brand at 56.38 UAH per kg.
Pasteurized milk with fat content up to 2.6% in a plastic bottle costs an average of 65.42 UAH/kg, which is 1.25 UAH (+1.9%) more than the previous month and 12.50 UAH/kg (+24%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest milk in 870g plastic bottles is the "Metro" brand, costing 51.61 UAH per kg, and the most expensive is the "Molokiya" brand at 70.05 UAH per kg.
Kefir with 2.5% fat in a film pouch costs an average of 56.74 UAH per kg, which is 0.97 UAH (+2%) more than a month ago, and 9.53 UAH (+20%) more expensive than last year. The cheapest in 900g packaging is the "Kefir" brand, costing 43.88 UAH per kg. The highest price was recorded for "Yahotynske" kefir in a 900g pouch (60.66 UAH per kg).
Kefir with 2.5% fat in a plastic bottle costs an average of 76.45 UAH per kg, which is 2.57 UAH (+3%) more than a month ago and 14.55 UAH (+25%) more than last year. The cheapest "Radymo" kefir in 870g bottles costs 64.14 UAH per kg, while the most expensive product in similar packaging, the "Molokiya" brand, costs 80.45 UAH per kg.
Kefir with 2.5% fat in Tetra Pak costs 72.25 UAH per kg, which is 1.46 UAH (+2%) more than the previous month and 12.54 UAH (+22%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest kefir in 950g Tetra Pak is the "Selianske" brand (62.10 UAH per kg), and the most expensive is the "Na Zdorov'ya" brand (72.39 UAH per kg).
Sour cream with 15% fat in cups costs an average of 187.22 UAH per kg, which is 0.93 UAH (+0.5%) more than the previous month, but 37.79 UAH/kg (+25%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest sour cream in 300g cups is the "Auchan" label, costing 142.67 UAH per kg, and the most expensive is Organic Milk production at 225.99 UAH per kg.
Sour cream with 15% fat in a film pouch costs an average of 148.93 UAH per kg, which is 2.42 UAH (+2%) more than the previous month and 34.07 UAH (+30%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest sour cream in 350g packaging is "Kagma" (128.86 UAH per kg), and the most expensive is the "Selianske" brand (168.29 UAH per kg).
The average price for drinking yogurt with 1.6% to 2.8% fat in plastic bottles was 115.79 UAH per kg, which is 1.39 UAH (+1.2%) more than the previous month, but 20.12 UAH (+21%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest yogurt in 500-550g plastic bottles is "Halychyna" (107.68 UAH per kg), and the most expensive is the "Dolce" brand (126.60 UAH per kg).
Set-style yogurt with 1.6% to 2.8% fat in cups costs an average of 161.47 UAH per kg, which is 3.41 UAH (+2%) more than the previous month, but 27.42 UAH (+20%) more than the same period last year. In 280g cups, the cheapest is "Selianskyi" yogurt (118.21 UAH per kg), and the most expensive is the "Ferma 'Po-Turetsky'" yogurt (162.50 UAH per kg).
The average price for cottage cheese with 9% fat was 293.44 UAH per kg, which is 7.41 UAH (+3%) more than the previous month and 64.38 UAH (+28%) more than the same period last year. In 350g packages, the cheapest cottage cheese is the "Auchan" label (226.86 UAH per kg), and the most expensive is the "Yahotynskyi" brand (287.67 UAH per kg).
Butter with 72.5% to 73% fat of domestic production costs an average of 586.64 UAH per kg, which is 7.58 UAH (+1.3%) more than the previous month, but 123.36 UAH (+27%) more expensive than last year. Among Ukrainian brands in 200g packages, the cheapest was "Metro" butter with 73% fat (459.50 UAH per kg). The highest price tag in this packaging belongs to "Lukavytsia 'Obukhivske'" butter with 73% fat (552.00 UAH per kg). For comparison, imported "President" butter in a 200g package costs 960.00 UAH per kg, which is 64% more expensive than the Ukrainian product.
"Lustdorf" butter with 72.5% fat in a 180g package costs 650.67 UAH per kg. The price of this product did not change compared to the previous month.
"Ukrainian" Cheese with 50% fat costs an average of 590.66 UAH per kg. Compared to the previous month, the product decreased in price by 17.45 UAH (+3%). The cheese has increased in price by 121.13 UAH (+26%) compared to the same period last year. In 1kg packaging, the cheapest is weighed Ukrainian hard cheese (357.05 UAH per kg), and the most expensive is the "Shostka" brand (656.15 UAH per kg).
"Holandskyi" Cheese with 45% fat costs an average of 589.50 UAH per kg. Compared to the previous month, the product decreased in price by 1 UAH (-0.2%). Compared to last year, the cheese has increased in price by 113.12 UAH (+24%). In 1kg packaging, the lowest price is for "Kremenetski Molochni Vyroby" "Holandskyi" cheese (331.20 UAH per kg), and the highest is for the "Komo" brand (596.85 UAH per kg).
The average price for Maasdam Cheese with 45% fat of domestic production was 747.66 UAH per kg, which is 12.34 UAH (+2%) more expensive than a month ago. The cheese is 71.32 UAH (+11%) more expensive than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest in 1kg packaging is hard Maasdam cheese (299.80 UAH per kg), and the most expensive is the "Novhorod-Siverskyi" Maasdam brand (619.00 UAH per kg). Imported "Kroon" Maasdam in 1kg packaging costs an average of 529.00 UAH per kg, which is 29% cheaper than the domestic product.
Gouda Cheese with 45% fat from Ukrainian companies costs an average of 584.59 UAH per kg, which is 21.21 UAH (+4%) more than the previous month, but 95.38 UAH (+19%) more expensive than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest in 1kg packaging is the "Kremenets" Gouda brand (322.80 UAH per kg), and the highest price tag belongs to the "Komo" Gouda brand (572.00 UAH per kg).
Mozzarella with 45% fat of Ukrainian production costs an average of 603.43 UAH per kg. The cheese increased in price by 12.57 UAH (+2%) compared to the previous month. Over the last year, Mozzarella has increased in price by 137.30 UAH (+29%). The cheapest Mozzarella in 1kg packaging is the "Metro" label (479.90 UAH per kg), and the most expensive is the "Yahotynskyi" brand, costing 711.72 UAH per kg. Imported "Belezza" Mozzarella in 125g packaging costs 615.20 UAH per kg, which is 8% cheaper than the Ukrainian "Yahotynskyi" product in similar packaging.
Heorhii Kukhaleishvili notes that prices for most dairy products remain high in Ukraine, which may be related to food inflation. At the same time, domestic demand for dairy products is limited. A decrease in sales by retail chains and a reduction in demand for raw milk from milk processing enterprises were observed. Imported cheeses, which are mainly brought into Ukraine from Poland, are more attractive in terms of price than the products of domestic producers.
In the context of the suspension of dairy exports to the EU, milk processing enterprises are building up inventory, which, along with declining prices for commodities on export markets, particularly for butter, may put pressure on prices in the future. The price of "Lustdorf" butter has not changed in the last month. A certain revival of consumer demand for fresh dairy products is likely in the winter.
Press service of the Association of Milk Producers
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