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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Ukraine Increased Revenue from Cattle Exports in February 2025
Ukraine increased its cattle exports to foreign markets compared to the same period last year. However, in February, the physical export volumes were lower than in January 2025 despite stable demand in external markets. Nevertheless, revenue from sold animals increased, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.
Demand for Milk and Low Butter Stocks Prevent Price Declines in Europe
Relatively warm weather in the second half of February contributed to an increase in milk production in Europe. However, low butter stocks in warehouses, increased demand for raw materials in Western Europe, and high production costs did not facilitate a reduction in procurement prices, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.
Global Dairy Market: Producing Milk Becomes More Expensive in 2025
According to AHDB, global milk production in 2024 was significantly impacted by rising production costs in regions such as Argentina, Australia, China, Ireland, New Zealand, the Netherlands, California, and the Upper Midwest of the United States. Key factors driving these costs included increased prices for feed and fertilizers, which substantially affected milk production costs directly on farms. Additional pressures came from the war in Ukraine, adverse weather conditions, rising energy prices, trade disputes, higher labor and logistics costs, supply chain disruptions, and post-COVID-19 inflation. Increased interest rates on loans also contributed to higher production costs. These factors are likely to continue affecting the dairy industry throughout 2025.
Farms Participating in AMP to Receive Diesel Generators from José Andrés and the Longer Tables Fund
Thanks to collaboration with the international charitable foundation SaveUA and the Longer Tables Fund, AMP member farms will receive 62 diesel generators with capacities of 80 and 100 kilowatts during the spring and summer of 2025—each capable of powering a farm with 200 to 800 cows.
Ukrainian Agro-Producers Have the Opportunity to Update Equipment, 25% of the Cost Covered by the Government
Ukrainian farmers have the opportunity to purchase agricultural equipment, 25% of the cost (excluding VAT) of which is compensated by the state. The updated list includes 11,848 units of equipment from 138 Ukrainian enterprises.
Dairy Products Await Discounts in Retail Chains
Prices for dairy products in supermarkets remain high compared to the same period last year. However, discounts on dairy products are expected in March, which may stimulate demand for products from domestic milk processing enterprises in the local market, according to Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).
Raw Milk Prices May Stabilize in the Second Half of March
Purchase prices continued to decline in the second half of February due to reduced demand for dairy products in the domestic market and unprofitable production of the skimmed milk powder/butter pair, according to Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).
Dairy Farms Increased Cattle Numbers Compared to Last Year
Agricultural enterprises have increased the number of cattle compared to the same period last year. However, in January, the number of animals decreased due to their relocation from the frontline zone and increased export volumes of live cattle in December and January, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers Ukraine.
GDT Auction: Cheese and Skimmed Milk Powder Prices Decrease
A slowdown in the trade of skimmed milk powder and reduced demand for cheese in the EU and the US led to a slight decrease in the price index, but the existing demand for butter prevented a more significant drop, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.
Raw Milk Price Growth in the EU Slowed Down in January
During the holiday season lull, the milk supply in Europe improved, and sales of butter and milk powder decreased, which likely influenced prices, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.