Global Dairy Market: Overproduction, Price Decline, and Recovery Prospects
In 2025, the global dairy market was influenced by factors such as animal diseases, weather, geopolitical and economic changes related to protectionist measures in the…
Global Dairy Market: Raw Material Prices Have Dropped Temporarily
According to IFCN estimates, global milk production volumes are expected to increase by 11 million tonnes in 2025 compared to last year. The weather in…
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Rising Production Costs Deter Dairy Farms from Increasing Yields
An oversupply in the global dairy market, coupled with rising costs for energy, fuel, and fertilizers, is intensifying pressure on the profitability of dairy farms (MTFs) and may deter investments in production expansion in 2026. The decline in raw milk production in Ukraine is driven by falling yields in the household sector, while the dairy industry is gradually concentrating within the industrial segment.
Ukraine’s Dairy Records — 2026
Despite the war, economic turbulence, and Euro-integration requirements, Ukrainian dairy farming is not just holding its ground — it is setting new records. We celebrate the dairy leaders who invest, take risks, and drive development.
Price Growth Slowed by Whole Milk Powder
Following the auction results, whole milk powder prices dropped sharply, while price growth for butter and cheeses slowed down. Increased freight costs likely hindered buyer activity in export markets.
Raw Milk Price in the EU Eased in February
Sufficient supply of raw milk in the European market at the beginning of the year put pressure on purchase prices
Ukraine as a Reserve for the Receding Global Dairy Market
The global dairy market is entering a phase of profound structural changes. Milk production in many European Union countries is declining. The industry faces resource shortages, rising costs, environmental restrictions, and labor shortages. Europe's "milk river" is gradually receding.
Ukraine Increased Cattle Exports in February
The global beef market is undergoing a period of instability due to historically low supply and steady demand, which supports record-high prices. In 2026–2027, a further contraction of the global cattle supply is expected, alongside intensified competition among beef exporters and a redistribution of trade flows due to demand constraints in China and geopolitical risks.
GDT Events: Fats and Proteins Prices Increased
Based on the auction results, prices for key commodities rose, and the price index increased once again, although lactose and buttermilk powder became cheaper.
The Turbulent Future of the Dairy Market in the EU
The milk supply situation in the EU is changing. The primary reason is the stabilization of production, with a decline even expected in the medium term. After the abolition of the quota system that regulated milk production in Europe, restrictions effectively vanished, and production grew rapidly, especially in North-Western Europe. According to Rabobank, a reduction in milk production volumes is expected in North-Western Europe over the next 5–10 years. This decline poses challenges for processors who, following the abolition of quotas, invested significant capital into expanding capacities, counting on the continued growth of milk yields. While production did indeed grow between 2015 and 2020, under conditions of further contraction, a portion of processing capacities may remain underutilized.
Dairy Product Prices Slowed Down but Remain Higher Than Last Year
Dairy product prices have eased over the last month amid falling raw milk prices and weak demand. At the same time, prices for most dairy products remain high compared to the same period last year.
Dairy Farms Increased Cow Population in February
The largest reduction is occurring in private households, primarily in eastern regions due to hostilities and risks to farms. Furthermore, keeping cows in rural areas is becoming economically difficult without state support and appropriate programs. Despite the unprofitability of raw milk production, the industrial sector is not yet reducing its livestock numbers.