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…
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…
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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.
Milk Prices Decrease Due to Reduced Demand in Ukraine
At the beginning of February, the decline in raw milk prices in Ukraine continued due to falling demand from dairy processing enterprises amid decreasing consumption of dairy products in the domestic market, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).
Ukraine Increased Cattle Export Relative to January 2024
At the beginning of 2025, the demand for beef in the market exceeds supply, which could potentially lead to price strengthening, according to the analyst of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine, Georgii Kukhaleyshvili.
Dairy Farms Increased Raw Milk Supplies for Processing in 2024
Despite difficult wartime conditions, rising production costs, and the energy crisis, industrial farms continue to work on animal productivity, milk quality, and safety.
Ukraine Increased Dairy Exports in January
Ukraine increased the volume of dairy product exports, taking advantage of high commodity prices and a certain activation of demand in export markets, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.
GDT Auctions: Butter and Dry Milk Push Price Index Up
The decline in raw milk production in Oceania, restrictions on butter and skim milk powder production in New Zealand and Europe, and increased demand ahead of Ramadan likely contributed to price increases during the auction, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.
Butter Shortage in the Baltic States
In several regions of Latvia, butter has disappeared from supermarket shelves. Consumers took to social media to note the shortage of butter in retail stores in November 2024.
Milk Price Growth in the EU Slowed Down During the New Year Holidays
The growth rate of raw milk prices in the EU slowed down at the end of the fourth quarter due to the traditional market lull during the New Year holidays. However, the average purchase price in December remained positive due to limited milk supply, according to Georgiy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.
The Global Dairy Market Has Entered a Period of Calm
According to Rabobank, in the second half of 2024, the supply of raw milk improved in regions exporting dairy products amid declining demand from dairy processing enterprises during the traditional slowdown in purchasing activity on the global dairy market during the New Year holidays.
Ukraine Increases Export of Cattle in 2024
Amid high demand for beef in the USA and China, prices for beef cattle breeds in export markets rose in November - December, likely spurring the activity of Ukrainian exporters, reports Georgiy Kukhaleyshvili, analyst of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.