At the end of May, Ukraine saw a slight decrease in prices for key dairy products. This was due to a surplus of raw milk, lower purchasing prices, and an increasing share of imported cheeses in the domestic market, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).
Pasteurized milk, 2.5%-2.6% fat (in film packaging) averaged 46.41 UAH per kg, which is 69 kopecks (-1%) less than the previous month and 9.32 UAH (+25%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest 900g film-packaged milk was from "Aro" and "Kozhen den" brands, costing 38.78 UAH per kg, while "Molokiya" was the most expensive at 57.11 UAH per kg.
Pasteurized milk, 2.5%-2.6% fat (in plastic bottles) averaged 63.61 UAH per kg, which is 1.17 UAH (+2%) more than the previous month and 10.77 UAH (+20%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest 900g plastic-bottled milk was under the "Auchan" label, costing 47.90 UAH per kg, while the most expensive was under the "Metro" label, at 49.31 UAH per kg.
Kefir, 2.5% fat (in film packaging) averaged 55.17 UAH per kg, which is 43 kopecks (+1%) more than a month ago and 9.05 UAH (+20%) more expensive than last year. The cheapest 900g packaged product was the "Kefir" brand, costing 43.88 UAH per kg. The highest price was recorded for "Yagotynske" kefir in 900g film (59.77 UAH per kg).
Kefir, 2.5% fat (in plastic bottles) averaged 74.76 UAH per kg, which is 47 kopecks (-1%) less than a month ago, but 24% more than last year. The cheapest "Radymo" kefir in 870g bottles cost 67.70 UAH per kg, while the most expensive brands in similar packaging, "Halychyna" and "Slovyanochka," cost 73.55 UAH per kg.
Kefir, 2.5% fat (in Tetra Pak) cost 73.50 UAH per kg, which is 1.40 UAH (-2%) less than the previous month, but 15.70 UAH (+27%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest 950g Tetra Pak kefir was the "Selyanske" brand (63.14 UAH per kg), and the most expensive was the "Na Zdorovya" brand (71.06 UAH per kg).
Sour cream, 15% fat (in cups) averaged 187.09 UAH per kg, which is 32 kopecks (+0.2%) more than the previous month and 46.43 UAH (+33%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest 300g sour cream in cups was the "Auchan" label, costing 146.33 UAH per kg, while "Prostonashe" was the most expensive at 206.63 UAH per kg.
Sour cream, 15% fat (in film packaging) averaged 143.19 UAH per kg, which is 2.04 UAH (+1%) more than the previous month and 29.06 UAH (+25%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest 350g packaged sour cream was "Kagma" (128.86 UAH per kg), and the most expensive was the "Selyanske" brand (168.16 UAH per kg).
The average price for drinking yogurt in plastic bottles was 114.29 UAH per kg, which is 18 kopecks (-0.2%) less than the previous month, but 19.02 UAH (+20%) more than the same period last year. The cheapest 300g plastic-bottled yogurt was "Halychyna" (114.13 UAH per kg), and the most expensive was yogurt produced by Miskmolzavod №1 (122.33 UAH per kg).
Spoonable yogurt, 1.6%-2.8% fat (in cups) averaged 160.70 UAH per kg, which is 2.54 UAH (+2%) more than the previous month and 31.96 UAH (+25%) more than the same period last year. In 300g cups, the cheapest yogurt was "Radymo" (119.00 UAH per kg), and the most expensive was "Molokiya" (156.66 UAH per kg).
The average price for curd cheese, 9% fat, was 287.19 UAH per kg, which is 6.45 UAH (+2%) more than the previous month and 62.89 UAH (+28%) more than the same period last year. In 350g packages, the cheapest curd cheese was the "Auchan" label (219.71 UAH per kg), and the most expensive was the "Yagotynske" brand (287.48 UAH per kg).
Butter, 72.5%-73% fat (domestic production) averaged 573.64 UAH per kg, which is 72 kopecks (-0.1%) less than the previous month, but 157.53 UAH (+38%) more expensive than last year. Among Ukrainian brands in 200g packages, "Auchan" and "Metro" butter (73% fat) were the cheapest at 429.50 UAH per kg. The highest price in this package was for "Novhorod-Siverskyi" butter (73% fat) at 559.50 UAH per kg. For comparison, imported "President" butter in a 200g package cost 960.00 UAH per kg, which is 67% more expensive than Ukrainian-produced butter.
Lustdorf butter, 72.5% fat (in 180g package) cost 573.64 UAH per kg, which is 59.14 UAH (-9%) cheaper than the previous month, but 157.81 UAH (+38%) higher than the same period last year.
Ukrainian cheese, 50% fat averaged 579.62 UAH per kg. Compared to the previous month, the product increased by 27.64 UAH (+5%). The cheese increased in price by 135.89 UAH (+31%) compared to the same period last year. In kilogram packaging, the cheapest Ukrainian hard cheese (by weight) cost 319.45 UAH per kg, while "Shostka" brand cheese was the most expensive at 636.15 UAH per kg.
Holandskyy cheese, 45% fat averaged 577.87 UAH per kg. Compared to the previous month, the product increased by 6.92 UAH (+1%). Compared to last year, the cheese increased by 133.20 UAH (+30%). In kilogram packaging, the lowest price for "Kremenetski molochni vyroby" Holandskyy cheese was 329.00 UAH per kg, and the highest was from "Zvenyhora" company at 587.60 UAH per kg.
The average price for Maasdam cheese, 45% fat (domestic production) was 688.23 UAH per kg, which is 32.59 UAH (+5%) more expensive than a month ago. The cheese costs 141.47 UAH (+26%) more than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest hard Maasdam cheese in kilogram packaging cost 299.80 UAH per kg, and "Pyryatyn" brand Maasdam was sold for the most at 559.00 UAH per kg. Imported "Kroon" brand Maasdam in kilogram packaging averaged 496.50 UAH per kg, which is 28% cheaper than domestic products.
Gouda cheese, 45% fat (from Ukrainian companies) averaged 587.40 UAH per kg, which is 18.10 UAH (-3%) less than the previous month, but 140.45 UAH (+31%) more than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest "Lelyakivska syrovarnya" Gouda cheese in kilogram packaging cost 413.40 UAH per kg, and "Komo" brand Gouda had the highest price at 572.00 UAH per kg. Imported "Hollander" brand Gouda in kilogram packaging cost 398.00 UAH per kg in Ukraine, which is 32% cheaper than products from Ukrainian cheesemakers.
Mozzarella, 45% fat (Ukrainian production) averaged 591.55 UAH per kg. The cheese increased by 13.80 UAH (+2%) compared to the previous month. Over the last year, Mozzarella increased by 159.82 UAH (+37%). The cheapest Mozzarella produced by Kherson Butter Plant in kilogram packaging cost 398.70 UAH per kg, and "Yagotynske" brand Mozzarella was the most expensive, costing 711.72 UAH per kg. Imported "Bayernland Gourmini" brand Mozzarella in kilogram packaging cost 715.00 UAH per kg, which is 21% more expensive than domestic products.
Georghii Kukhaleishvili notes that over the past month, prices for pasteurized milk in film packaging, bottled and Tetra Pak kefir, bottled and carton yogurt, butter, Gouda, and Feta cheeses in Ukraine did not significantly decrease. The weakening of dairy product prices likely occurred due to lower raw milk purchasing prices and a surplus on the market. Prices for domestic cheeses are constrained by the increased supply and consumption of imported cheeses in the domestic market, whose share reached 47%.
Under pressure from farmers and politicians from Poland and France, the European Commission plans to reinstate duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural products starting June 6. This could contribute to a reduction in dairy product exports from Ukraine to the EU and a gradual decrease in purchasing prices. Approximately 30% of milk produced in Ukraine is exported as finished products. If the EU does not extend benefits to exchange-traded goods from Ukraine, domestic exporters of butter, skimmed milk powder, and condensed milk will likely exceed quotas, beyond which a 25% duty on finished products will apply. In conditions of reduced domestic dairy consumption, the accumulation of unsold surplus products could put downward pressure on procurement prices and affect retail dairy prices.
On the other hand, peak raw milk production volumes in Ukraine passed in May. From June, a reduction in milk yield is expected due to rising air temperatures and decreased lactation in cows, which should contribute to price stabilization. In hot weather, electricity and refrigeration equipment maintenance costs may increase, which also impacts dairy product prices.
Press Service of the Association of Milk Producers
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