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…

Agrarian Associations Urge the Government to Halt Rail Tariff Increase

The Association of Milk Producers (AMP), along with specialized associations that are part of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Forum (AUAF), appealed to Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko with a demand to immediately stop the planned increase in freight rail tariffs, which "Ukrzaliznytsia" (Ukrainian Railways) plans to introduce from January 1, 2026—an indexation of 27%, and another 11% six months later.

Beef Exports Boost Global Demand

There is a certain global shortage of beef, which contributes to rising prices for meat and livestock and encourages producers to increase export volumes, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

All Commodity Products Got Cheaper

Following the auction results, all commodity products became cheaper amidst rising milk yields in dairy regions, which contribute to product surpluses and price decreases, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Practice, European Standards, AMP Experience: Students of Khomutets College Gained Practical Skills in Cattle Reproduction

On November 12, a scientific and practical conference, "Training of specialists in the reproduction of cows for dairy farms of Ukraine," took place at the Khomutets Professional College of Poltava State Agrarian University. The event united teachers, students, experts from the Association of Milk Producers (AMP), the Advisory Center of AMP, and representatives of the USAID AGRO Program—for one goal: to train specialists who think modernly and act professionally.

  • Monday, 17 November 2025

Export Revenue Declined in October

In October, Ukraine reduced its butter export volumes amidst low prices in the EU and growing competition in the markets of post-Soviet countries, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Falling Procurement Prices Create Risks for the Dairy Industry

Reduced exports, weak domestic demand, declining global commodity prices, and the consequences of blackouts will contribute to lower prices for raw milk. Strengthening the fight against counterfeit goods and gray market dairy imports into Ukraine could improve the situation in the dairy industry, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

UAE Dairy Market: Growth, Innovation, and a New Consumer Culture

The volume of the United Arab Emirates dairy market could reach $6.6 billion by 2033. The main drivers are population growth, urbanization, and a focus on healthy eating. Government policy, aimed at food security and the development of local production, also plays a crucial role.

Global Milk Powder Market: Crisis or End of an Era?

Instead of a usual cyclical downturn, the global milk powder market is undergoing an unprecedented structural transformation. According to experts at Bullvine Weekly, an atypical lull prevails in the market, and purchasing activity, particularly for commodity powders, has virtually disappeared. This is a sign of a profound shift in the "rules of the game."

Rising Production Costs Push Up Dairy Product Prices

Over the past month, only certain types of fresh dairy products and cheeses have become cheaper. Prices for the dairy range in Ukrainian supermarkets remain high due to producers' rising energy costs, despite weak domestic demand and falling dairy prices in export markets, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).