Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
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…

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…

Herd Health Starts with Calves

Over the past five years, reproductive efficiency and the genetic component on dairy farms have significantly improved. Most farms are investing in high-quality semen, laying the foundation for a high genetic potential herd.

  • Friday, 19 September 2025

Dairy Farm Cow Population Relatively Stable

The cow population is declining due to the ongoing consequences of the war and the relocation of cattle. The reduction in the number of cows is most significant in household farms, while on agricultural enterprises, it remains stable compared to the previous year, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Butter Curbs Milk Price Hikes in the EU

Raw milk prices in the EU saw a minor increase in August due to lower yields in several member states. However, a significant rise in the purchase price is unlikely due to falling prices for butter and other commodities, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

GDT Auction: Raw Milk Surpluses Pressure Commodity Prices

Following the auction, all products except for Cheddar cheese became cheaper. An atypical increase in milk yields in key dairy regions has led to a surplus of raw milk on the market, which has lowered global prices for commodities where supply exceeds demand, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

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QFTP Supervisory Board Meeting Held with AMP Representative Participation

On September 11, 2025, a meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Swiss-Ukrainian Program "Trade Development with Higher Value Added in the Organic and Dairy Sectors of Ukraine" (Quality FOOD Trade Program, QFTP) was held in Kyiv, with the participation of Olena Zhupinas, Deputy General Director of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

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.