For the past month, certain dairy products in Ukraine have become cheaper due to weak domestic demand for whole milk products, increased cheese imports, and the suspension of dairy product exports to the EU, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
Pasteurized milk (up to 2.6% fat) in film packaging costs, on average, UAH 45.46 per kg, which is UAH 2.59 (-5%) less than the previous month, but UAH 7.69 (+20%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest milk in 900g film is the "Ago" brand at UAH 38.78 per kg, and the most expensive is the "Yagotynske" brand at UAH 54.43 per kg.
Pasteurized milk (up to 2.6% fat) in a plastic bottle costs, on average, UAH 64.17/kg, which is UAH 0.22 (+0.3%) more than the previous month and UAH 11.74/kg (+22%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest milk in 870g plastic bottles is the "Metro" label at UAH 50.46 per kg, and the most expensive is the "Molokiya" label at UAH 70.05 per kg.
Kefir (2.5% fat) in film packaging costs, on average, UAH 55.77 per kg, which is UAH 1.24 (+2%) more than a month ago, but UAH 7.74 (+16%) more expensive than last year. The cheapest product in 900g film is the "Kefir" brand at UAH 43.88 per kg. The highest price was recorded for "Yagotynskyi" kefir in 900g film (UAH 59.22 per kg).
Kefir (2.5% fat) in a plastic bottle costs, on average, UAH 73.88 per kg, which is UAH 1.08 (-1%) less than a month ago, but UAH 13.34 (+22%) more than last year. The cheapest "Radymo" kefir in 870g bottles costs UAH 64.14 per kg, and the most expensive product in similar packaging, the "Molokiya" brand, costs UAH 75.85 per kg.
Kefir (2.5% fat) in Tetra Pak costs UAH 70.78 per kg, which is UAH 0.79 (+1%) more than the previous month, but UAH 12.54 (+22%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest kefir in 950g Tetra Pak is the "Selyanske" brand (UAH 60.68 per kg), and the most expensive is the "Na Zdorov'ya" brand (UAH 72.16 per kg).
Sour cream (15% fat) in cups costs, on average, UAH 186.28 per kg, which is UAH 5.54 (-2.9%) less than the previous month, but UAH 42.08 per kg (+29%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest sour cream in 300g cups is the "Auchan" label, costing UAH 142.67 per kg, and the most expensive is the "Ferma" brand, costing UAH 209.39 per kg.
Sour cream (15% fat) in film packaging costs, on average, UAH 146.51 per kg, which is UAH 1.25 (+1%) more than the previous month and UAH 35.40 (+32%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest sour cream in 350g packaging is "Kagma" (UAH 128.86 per kg), and the most expensive is the "Selyanske" brand (UAH 165.71 per kg).
The average price for drinking yogurt (1.6% to 2.8% fat) in plastic bottles was UAH 114.40 per kg, which is UAH 0.20 (-0.2%) less than the previous month, but UAH 21.78 (+24%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest yogurt in 250g plastic bottles is "Mukko" (UAH 111.60 per kg), and the most expensive is the "Molokiya" brand (UAH 134.00 per kg).
Spoonable yogurt (1.6% to 2.8% fat) in cups costs, on average, UAH 158.06 per kg, which is UAH 2.62 (-2%) less than the previous month, but UAH 24.64 (+18%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest yogurt in 280g cups is "Selyanskyi" (UAH 132.14 per kg), and the most expensive is the "Ferma 'Po-turetsky'" brand (UAH 149.64 per kg).
The average price for cottage cheese (9% fat) was UAH 286.03 per kg, which is UAH 4.20 (+1%) more than the previous month and UAH 61.53 (+27%) more than the same period last year. In 350g packaging, the cheapest cottage cheese is the "Auchan" label (UAH 226.86 per kg), and the most expensive is the "Yagotynskyi" brand (UAH 287.38 per kg).
Butter (72.5% to 73% fat) of domestic production costs, on average, UAH 579.07 per kg, which is UAH 6.85 (+1.2%) more than the previous month, but UAH 142.82 (+33%) more expensive than last year. Among Ukrainian brands in 200g packaging, the cheapest butter was "Auchan" (73% fat) at UAH 459.50 per kg. The highest price in this packaging is for "Globyno 'Selyanske Solodkovershkove'" butter (73% fat) at UAH 575.50 per kg. For comparison, imported "President" butter in 200g packaging costs UAH 960.00 per kg, which is 66% more expensive than Ukrainian-made product.
"Lustdorf" butter (72.5% fat) in 180g packaging costs UAH 650.67 per kg. Compared to the previous month, the price remained unchanged. The product has risen in price by UAH 230.20 (+55%) compared to the same period last year.
"Ukrainian" cheese (50% fat) costs, on average, UAH 573.21 per kg. Compared to the previous month, the product became cheaper by UAH 0.70 (-0.1%). The cheese has increased in price by UAH 110.42 (+24%) compared to the same period last year. In kilogram packaging, the cheapest Ukrainian hard cheese (by weight) costs UAH 265.10 per kg, and the most expensive is the "Shostka" brand at UAH 641.15 per kg.
"Holandskyii" cheese (45% fat) costs, on average, UAH 590.50 per kg. Compared to the previous month, the product has become more expensive by UAH 11.25 (+2%). Compared to last year, the cheese has increased in price by UAH 135.21 (+30%). In kilogram packaging, the lowest price for "Holandskyii" cheese is the "Kremenetski Molochni Vyroby" brand at UAH 331.20 per kg, and the highest is the "Komo" brand at UAH 596.45 per kg.
The average price for Maasdam cheese (45% fat) of domestic production was UAH 735.32 per kg, which is UAH 13.64 (+2%) more expensive than a month ago. The cheese is UAH 193.88 (+36%) more expensive than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest Maasdam hard cheese (by weight) costs UAH 299.80 per kg, and the most expensive is the "Novhorod-Siverskyi" brand, sold for UAH 619.00 per kg. Imported Maasdam cheese of the Kroon brand in kilogram packaging costs, on average, UAH 534.00 per kg, which is 27% cheaper than the domestic product.
Gouda cheese (45% fat) from Ukrainian companies costs, on average, UAH 563.38 per kg, which is UAH 54.53 (-9%) less than the previous month, but UAH 114.33 (+25%) more expensive than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest Gouda cheese in kilogram packaging is the "Kremenets" brand at UAH 322.80 per kg, and the most expensive is the "Komo" brand at UAH 572.00 per kg. Imported sliced Gouda cheese of the Polish brand Mlekpol in 150g packaging costs UAH 793.33 per kg, which is only 0.2% more expensive than the domestic counterpart "Pyryatyn" in the same packaging.
Mozzarella cheese (45% fat) of Ukrainian production costs, on average, UAH 590.86 per kg. The cheese became cheaper by UAH 11.88 (-2%) compared to the previous month. Over the last year, Mozzarella has risen in price by UAH 142.48 (+32%). The cheapest Mozzarella in kilogram packaging is the "Metro" label at UAH 479.90 per kg, and the most expensive is the "Yagotynskyi" brand, which costs UAH 711.72 per kg. Imported Belezza brand Mozzarella in 125g packaging costs UAH 615.20 per kg, which is 7% more expensive than the Ukrainian product of the "Yagotynskyi" brand in similar packaging.
Georghii Kukhaleishvili notes that over the past month, prices in Ukraine have fallen for milk in film, kefir in bottles and glass, sour cream in cups, yogurts in bottles and cups, and "Ukrainian", Gouda, Mozzarella, Suluguni, and Feta cheeses. Prices for "Lustdorf" butter remained unchanged compared to the previous month. Domestic demand for whole milk products has slowed down. The increase in the share of imported cheeses on the Ukrainian market to 50% is hindering the sale of domestically produced goods.
Increased yields in Oceania and South America have led to a decline in global commodity prices, including butter. Finished products are accumulating in warehouses due to the suspension of dairy product exports to the EU, following the exhaustion of quotas after the cancellation of the ATM, and uncertainty regarding the signing of a new agreement between Ukraine and the EU to increase export quotas for domestic dairy products. In the future, increased supply of raw milk and finished products may put pressure on prices amidst weak demand.
Press service of the Association of Milk Producers
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