Low demand for dairy products within Ukraine is restraining price growth, though export commodities may see a price increase. The energy crisis and rising fertilizer prices are also influencing supermarket shelves.
Pasteurized milk (up to 2.6% fat) in pouches costs an average of 47.75 UAH/kg, which is 1.11 UAH (-2.3%) less than last month, but 66 kopecks (+1.4%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest milk in 900g pouches is the "Adalis" brand at 41.99 UAH/kg, while the most expensive is "Yahotynske" at 56.94 UAH/kg.
Pasteurized milk (up to 2.6% fat) in plastic bottles averages 65.70 UAH/kg, down 1.16 UAH (-1.7%) from last month and up 3.27 UAH (+5%) year-on-year. The cheapest 870g bottle is under the "Metro" label at 51.61 UAH/kg, while the most expensive is "Halychyna" at 72.64 UAH/kg.
Kefir (2.5% fat) in pouches averages 61.20 UAH/kg, up 2.68 UAH (+4.6%) from last month and 6.47 UAH (+12%) higher than last year. The cheapest 900g pack is "Auchan" at 46.56 UAH/kg, while the highest price was recorded for "Halychyna" at 62.98 UAH/kg.
Kefir (2.5% fat) in plastic bottles averages 79.21 UAH/kg, up 1.10 UAH (+1.4%) from last month and 3.98 UAH (+5%) year-on-year. The cheapest is "Radymo" (870g) at 68.85 UAH/kg, while "Molokia" is the most expensive at 80.69 UAH/kg.
Sour cream (15% fat) in cups averages 189.51 UAH/kg, down 1.08 UAH (-0.6%) from last month, but up 2.74 UAH/kg (+1%) compared to last year. The cheapest 300g cup is "Auchan" at 142.67 UAH/kg, and the most expensive is "Organic Milk" at 229.88 UAH/kg.
Sour cream (15% fat) in pouches averages 151.41 UAH/kg, down 26 kopecks (-0.17%) from last month, but up 10.27 UAH (+7%) year-on-year. The cheapest 350g pack is "Kahma" (128.86 UAH/kg), while the most expensive is "Yahotynske" (171.99 UAH/kg).
Drinking yogurt (1.6% to 2.8% fat) in plastic bottles averaged 121.78 UAH/kg, down 2.57 UAH (-2.06%) from last month and up 7.31 UAH (+6%) year-on-year. The cheapest 250-260g bottle is "Mukko" (111.60 UAH/kg), and the most expensive is "Molokia" (135.60 UAH/kg).
Spoonable yogurt (1.6% to 2.8% fat) in cups averages 167.08 UAH/kg, up 3.88 UAH (+2.4%) from last month and 8.92 UAH (+6%) year-on-year. In 280g cups, "Ferma 'Po-Turetsky'" is the cheapest (126.79 UAH/kg), while "Selyanske" is the most expensive (148.57 UAH/kg).
Curd (9% fat) averages 292.70 UAH/kg, up 39 kopecks (+0.1%) from last month and 11.95 UAH (+4%) year-on-year. In 350g packs, the cheapest is "Auchan" (239.71 UAH/kg), while "Yahotynske" is the most expensive (284.84 UAH/kg).
Domestic butter (72.5% to 73% fat) averages 577.31 UAH/kg, down 8.19 UAH (-1.4%) from last month and 2.95 UAH (+1%) more than last year. Among 180g packs, "Auchan" is the cheapest (477.22 UAH/kg), while "Ferma" has the highest price (722.06 UAH/kg).
"Lustdorf" butter (72.5% fat, 180g) costs 666.67 UAH/kg, up 33.00 UAH (+5.2%) from last month and 33.89 kopecks (+5%) more than last year. Imported butter averages 1,159.50 UAH/kg, which is 101% more expensive than Ukrainian products.
"Ukrainskyi" cheese (50% fat) averages 609.93 UAH/kg, up 1.13 UAH (+0.2%) from last month. It has increased by 57.96 UAH (+11%) year-on-year. Bulk "Ukrainskyi" hard cheese is the cheapest at 342.05 UAH/kg, while the "Shostka" brand is the most expensive at 606.15 UAH/kg.
"Hollandskyi" (Dutch-style) cheese (45% fat) averages 600.38 UAH/kg, down 9.67 UAH (-1.6%) from last month. Year-on-year, it has increased by 29.43 UAH (+5%). The lowest price is for the "Kremenetski Dairy Products" brand (269.00 UAH/kg), and the highest is "Komo" (613.92 UAH/kg).
Domestic "Maasdam" cheese (45% fat) averaged 730.51 UAH/kg, down 37.86 UAH (-4.9%) from last month, but 74.87 UAH (+11%) more than last year. Bulk Maasdam is the cheapest at 299.80 UAH/kg, while "Novhorod-Siverskyi" is the most expensive at 599.00 UAH/kg. Imported Maasdam (Kroon) averages 529.00 UAH/kg, which is 28% cheaper than domestic products.
Domestic "Gouda" cheese (45% fat) averages 609.15 UAH/kg, up 21.42 UAH (+4%) from last month and 3.65 UAH (+1%) year-on-year. The cheapest is "Radymo" at 457.70 UAH/kg, while "Villa Milk" is the most expensive at 699.00 UAH/kg. Imported Gouda (Hollander) costs 439.00 UAH/kg, 28% cheaper than domestic alternatives.
Domestic "Mozzarella" (45% fat) averages 545.06 UAH/kg, down 19.95 UAH (-3.5%) from last month. Over the last year, Mozzarella prices have decreased by 32.70 UAH (-6%). The cheapest is "Zelena Ferma" at 349.00 UAH/kg; "Lel'" is the most expensive at 524.00 UAH/kg. Imported Mozzarella (ARO) costs 649.00 UAH/kg, 19% more expensive than Ukrainian products.
Over the last month, several dairy products in Ukraine have seen price decreases, including drinking milk, sour cream, drinking yogurt, butter, and "Hollandskyi," Maasdam, and Mozzarella cheeses. Prices for curd and "Ukrainskyi" cheese remain relatively stable. Low domestic demand due to declining purchasing power is restraining price hikes. Dairy processors are stimulating sales through supermarket promotions and discounts. Demand for domestic cheeses is being suppressed by increasing dairy imports.
It is likely that prices may rise for exported dairy products, as raising domestic prices is risky due to falling demand. Oleksandr Haiy, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy, suggests food prices in Ukraine could grow by 8–10%, as producers factor fuel and fertilizer costs into final prices. Diesel and fertilizer prices have risen due to the war in the Persian Gulf, disruptions in global oil, urea, and ammonia supplies, and rising energy costs.
To improve the sales of domestic dairy products, the Government should support Draft Law 6068-d on countering unfair trade practices by retail chains and implement protective measures against surging dairy imports. Action is needed to combat "grey" imports into Ukraine. Furthermore, food for humanitarian kits and other state purposes should be purchased exclusively from domestic producers.
Press service of the Association of Milk Producers
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