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…

Ukraine Increased Cattle Export Relative to January 2024

At the beginning of 2025, the demand for beef in the market exceeds supply, which could potentially lead to price strengthening, according to the analyst of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine, Georgii Kukhaleyshvili.

  • Thursday, 13 February 2025

Dairy Farms Increased Raw Milk Supplies for Processing in 2024

Despite difficult wartime conditions, rising production costs, and the energy crisis, industrial farms continue to work on animal productivity, milk quality, and safety.

  • Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Ukraine Increased Dairy Exports in January

Ukraine increased the volume of dairy product exports, taking advantage of high commodity prices and a certain activation of demand in export markets, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Friday, 7 February 2025

GDT Auctions: Butter and Dry Milk Push Price Index Up

The decline in raw milk production in Oceania, restrictions on butter and skim milk powder production in New Zealand and Europe, and increased demand ahead of Ramadan likely contributed to price increases during the auction, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 6 February 2025

Butter Shortage in the Baltic States

In several regions of Latvia, butter has disappeared from supermarket shelves. Consumers took to social media to note the shortage of butter in retail stores in November 2024.

Milk Price Growth in the EU Slowed Down During the New Year Holidays

The growth rate of raw milk prices in the EU slowed down at the end of the fourth quarter due to the traditional market lull during the New Year holidays. However, the average purchase price in December remained positive due to limited milk supply, according to Georgiy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Monday, 20 January 2025

Ukraine Increases Export of Cattle in 2024

Amid high demand for beef in the USA and China, prices for beef cattle breeds in export markets rose in November - December, likely spurring the activity of Ukrainian exporters, reports Georgiy Kukhaleyshvili, analyst of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Ukraine Increased Dairy Exports in 2024

In December, Ukraine reduced the volume of dairy product exports due to a lull in the global dairy market during the New Year holiday period. However, according to the results of 2024, dairy exports from Ukraine increased against the backdrop of a shortage of milk fats and rising prices for butter and other commodities worldwide, reports Georgiy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Milk Prices Decline

Raw milk prices in Ukraine decreased at the beginning of January due to reduced demand from dairy processing enterprises during the New Year holidays. A further increase in purchase prices is likely during 2025 due to rising production costs, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Dairy Exports Slowed in November but Increased Since the Beginning of the Year

In November, the export activity of Ukrainian companies likely slowed due to a shortage of raw milk on the domestic market, rising production costs, weakening global prices for dairy fats and cheeses, and the onset of the traditional lull in the global dairy market ahead of the New Year holidays, reports Georgiy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.