Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Cow Diseases and Weather Impact Milk Supply

From January to July, the EU's raw milk production decreased due to cow diseases and unfavorable weather. Drought has also led to lower yields in…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market: Unstable Milk Yields and Economic Conditions

According to Teagasc data, in 2025, milk production volumes are showing mixed dynamics in the main dairy product exporting regions. As reported by Agriland, demand…

Milk Prices Stable, Demand Low

The growth in raw milk prices in Ukraine slowed down in early September, due to the suspension of dairy product exports to the EU and a lack of demand from milk processing plants, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Ukraine Increases Cattle Exports in First 8 Months of 2025

Since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine has shipped the largest volumes of cattle to Lebanon, and the largest batches of beef to China and Azerbaijan, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. According to preliminary data from the SSSU, in August 2025, Ukraine exported approximately 1.01 thousand tonnes of live cattle, which is 49% less than in July 2025 but 35% more than in August 2024.

Dairy Product Exports Decline in August After EU Quotas Exhausted

In August, Ukraine's dairy product exports decreased due to a halt in EU shipments caused by exhausted quotas and lower butter prices, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

New EU Agreement Provides for Increased Dairy Product Quotas

The new trade agreement between Ukraine and the EU provides for an increase in duty-free quotas for key Ukrainian dairy exports. This includes butter, with a 233.3% increase (up to 10 thousand tonnes per year); skimmed milk powder, with a 308% increase (up to 20 thousand tonnes per year); and condensed milk, with a 150% increase. However, to gain greater access to the EU market, the Ukrainian government and businesses must complete the harmonization of EU production standards for animal welfare, veterinary requirements, environmental protection, pesticides, and GMOs by 2028.

Dairy Industry on the Path to the EU: AMP Joins Strategic Preparations for Agricultural Screening

Representatives of the Association of Milk Producers' directorate, Hanna Lavreniuk and Olena Zhupinas, participated in a meeting with representatives of dairy industry associations chaired by Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, Denys Bashlyk. The main topic of the meeting was the implementation of EU legislative requirements within the framework of negotiation chapter 11, "Agriculture and Rural Development," with an emphasis on the dairy industry, as well as preparations for the official EU screening in the agricultural sector, which will take place on September 8–10, 2025.

National Farm Day in Ternopil Region: Innovation, Networking, and Technology

On September 4, PAP "Agroprodservice" in the Ternopil region hosted the final National Farm Day of the 2025 season—an event that gathered hundreds of participants from all over Ukraine. We are delighted with the wave of warm feedback from partners and attendees. This means our goal, shared with the "Agroprodservice" team—to inspire the dairy community toward development and innovation—has been achieved!

GDT Auction: Milk Powder and Butter Drag Prices Down

Following the auction, the prices for all commodities, with the exception of Cheddar cheese, fell. Skim milk powder, whole milk powder, and buttermilk powder saw the largest price drops amid increased milk yields in key dairy regions and moderate demand in export markets. Prices for milk fats continue to decline, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 4 September 2025

Reimbursement for Farmers Who Built or Reconstructed Livestock Farms to Be Paid by End of 2025

In 2025, farmers will be able to receive reimbursement for construction or reconstruction costs for farms under the "Financial Support for Agricultural Producers" program, specifically for the development of livestock farming and agricultural product processing, according to the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine.

Cow Herd Size in Ukraine Decreased in July

Military actions, rising production costs, relocation, and market uncertainty are holding back farmers from increasing their cow herds, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, as of August 1, 2025, there were 2.1515 million head of cattle in Ukraine's household and industrial sectors, including 1.1404 million cows.

Dairy Farms in Western Regions Show the Highest Milk Yields

The commercial sector has increased its raw milk production since the beginning of 2025, driven by the development of dairy farms in the western regions, which are boosting their milk yields, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, in July 2025, farms of all categories produced 663 thousand tonnes of raw milk, which is 6 thousand tonnes more (+1%) than in June 2025 but 11 thousand tonnes less (+2%) than in July 2024.