Expert Opinion
Olena Zhupinas
Deputy CEO, Project Manager for for Processing Sector Cooperation
Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine

World Milk Price Is Stabilizing: What Does This Mean for Ukrainian Producers?

The global dairy market in the second half of 2026 remains relatively balanced, however, production growth rates are slowing down, and risks to milk and…

Georghii Kuhiashvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market Enters a New Stage of Transformation

The global dairy market enters a new stage of transformation. The EU faces a reduction in profitability and intensifying competition. The US places its bet…

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).

GDT Trading: Fats and Proteins Get Cheaper

The price index fell once again due to an increase in global milk yield volumes and dairy products outpacing demand, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Milk Price Collapse – A Short-Sighted Strategy That Kills Ukrainian Dairy Farming

Today, the AMP (Association of Milk Producers) Directorate received notification that certain milk processing plants, on the initiative of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (UDEU), have begun "testing" the reaction of farms to a reduction in the raw milk procurement price starting November 1st, 2025, from 17.2 to 16.50 UAH/kg, and in some places — even down to 15.8 UAH/kg (excluding VAT). Such actions are harmful, short-sighted, and destructive for the entire dairy industry of Ukraine.

AgriAcademy Responds to the Personnel Challenge: New Course on Animal Welfare and Rational Antibiotic Use

In the conditions of war, Ukrainian dairy farms have faced a severe staffing shortage. Forced migration, employee mobilization, and reduced professional training opportunities have created serious challenges for the industry's development.

At the Dairy Congress, Yevhen Shatokhin Presented the New AgriAcademy Course: "Rearing and Fattening of Young Cattle"

The new educational platform AgriAcademy, created by the EBRD for the agricultural community, was presented during the XVII International Dairy Congress by Yevhen Shatokhin, an international expert on livestock issues for the FAO and EBRD, and the owner of the agribusiness consulting company "Agrifood Consulting."

TOP-5 Cows of Ukraine Were Announced at the International Dairy Congress–2025

During the XVII International Dairy Congress, held on October 17-18, the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) announced the results of the national ranking "Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025" in three nominations: TOP-20 most productive dairy farms, TOP-5 cows with record yields and longevity, and the cow winners of the special nomination – "Hope of the Dairy Industry."

Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025: The TOP-20 Most Productive Farms Announced

To recognize the achievements of industry leaders, disseminate best practices, and emphasize the importance of supporting the dairy sector both domestically and internationally, the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) summarized the results of the annual ranking "Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025."

Milk Prices Fall Under Pressure from Global Prices

The decline in global commodity prices in export markets, increased supply of dairy products in warehouses, and weak demand from milk processing enterprises are contributing to a reduction in raw milk prices, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Ukraine Temporarily Restricts Imports from Three EU Countries

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) has prohibited the importation of animals and products of animal origin from specific regions of the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Spain due to outbreaks of dangerous animal diseases, according to the SSUFSCP.

GDT Trading: High Supply Puts Pressure on Prices

High raw milk supply in key dairy regions likely contributed to a decline in prices for most commodity products based on the results of the GDT auction, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).