Processors are interested in reducing raw milk prices

Raw milk prices in Ukraine as of March 27 remained unchanged since the Association of Milk Producers conducted preliminary monitoring on March 13. But on the spot market, milk still became cheaper by 19 kopecks.

Between proficit and deficit: an overview of the global dairy market

Despite the decrease in prices for milk raw materials in Europe, too much export supply for dairy products and weak demand on foreign markets, attractive niches for producers and exporters still remain in some countries.

The weighted average price of milk remains stable, despite changes in grades

Purchase prices for milk in the first decade of February showed a slight decrease. The reason for the decrease in all grades is the limited demand for dairy products on foreign markets, as well as certain circumstances on the Ukrainian market.

GDT auctions: the biggest increase in butter

On Wednesday, February 7, the 235th GDT auction took place, as a result of which the price index reached 1063 and increased by 33 points compared to the results of the previous auction on January 17. The index increased for the first time since December 2022.

The number of cows in all categories of farms decreased by 13% in 2022. Analytical results of the year

As of January 1, the cattle population amounted to 2.3 million heads, which is 12.6% less than last year.

Due to the war, the industry did not receive 1 million tons of milk. Results of 2022

The dairy industry experienced the greatest losses in production volume in the first months of the war. The occupation of the territories and military actions had the effect that a large number of livestock was simply destroyed by the russian invaders, and part of the economy was forced to be sold for nothing, at best, to be transported to safer regions. Interruptions in the supply of fodder and veterinary drugs, as well as the supply of electricity, also had an impact on the productivity of cows, which ultimately led to a reduction in the total weight of production.

Prices for dairy products in Ukraine will grow by 20-25% in 2023

Prices for dairy products in Ukraine will rise by 20-25% in 2023, Olena Zhupinas, an expert of the Association of Milk Producers, told Delo.ua.

Europe is the main buyer of dairy products in 2022

Despite the war and the blockade of sea ports, in 2022 Ukraine exported dairy products worth 344.6 million dollars, which is 39% more than in 2021.

Uncertain prospects in the dairy market

Due to the war, Ukraine lost 233,700 cows