Expert Opinion
Georghii Kuhiashvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Raw Material Prices Have Dropped Temporarily

According to IFCN estimates, global milk production volumes are expected to increase by 11 million tonnes in 2025 compared to last year. The weather in…

Georghii Kuhiashvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Milk Surpluses Put Pressure on Prices

Nearly all dairy regions experienced an atypical increase in milk yields, which led to a rise in global milk production volumes. According to calculations by…

Unpredicted Yields Crash Milk Prices in the EU

Unpredicted growth in raw milk production, an oversupply of commodity products in warehouses, and a crash in butter prices are driving down raw milk prices in the EU, reports Georghii Kukiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Thursday, 8 January 2026

Butter Pulls Raw Milk Prices Down

The decline in procurement prices continues in Ukraine amidst significant surpluses of raw milk, falling global prices for butter and other commodities, and ongoing challenges with the sale of finished products in both domestic and export markets, reports Georghii Kukiashvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Thursday, 8 January 2026

Dairy Farms Slow Milk Production Amid Falling Prices

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).

  • Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Raw Milk Surpluses Put Pressure on Prices

The presence of raw milk surpluses and unsold commodity products is putting pressure on procurement prices in Ukraine and globally. Stabilization of the market situation is likely at the end of the 3rd quarter of 2026 as the excess supply of dairy products gradually exits the market, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Free Online Seminar on the Implementation of EU Cattle Welfare Requirements

We invite you to participate in a webinar organized by the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) regarding the clarification of cattle and calf welfare requirements that will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Please note that the webinar for small-scale farms is scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025, and for industrial-scale farms on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

  • Friday, 19 December 2025

Cow Herd Growth Slowed in November

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).

  • Friday, 19 December 2025

AMP at "Dairy Business 2025": On the Industry Crisis, Euro-Quotas, and the Critical Importance of Not Dropping Raw Milk Prices Below 15-16 UAH/kg

Hanna Lavreniuk, General Director of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP), emphasized during the "Dairy Business 2025" conference that the ongoing decline in raw milk prices creates critical risks for the survival of dairy farms in 2026, the fulfillment of European requirements, and the preservation of exports to the EU.

  • Thursday, 18 December 2025

High Beef Prices Support Cattle Exports

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).

  • Thursday, 18 December 2025

Ukraine Increased Milk Exports During the Baking Season

In November, Ukrainian companies saw a decrease in revenue for most exported dairy products compared to October. Condensed milk and cream were the exceptions; an increase in their shipments allowed overall export figures to move into positive territory, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Wednesday, 17 December 2025

A Taste of Ukraine: "Cheese Map of Ukraine" Presented in Kyiv

On December 16, 2025, a landmark event for the cheese-making industry took place in Kyiv — the presentation of the "Cheese Map of Ukraine." The Association of Milk Producers (AMP) was represented at the event by Deputy Director General Olena Zhupinas.

  • Wednesday, 17 December 2025