Expert Opinion

Global Dairy Market: Milk Production Declining

In April, milk production volumes decreased in the EU, the USA, and Oceania. The decline in milk yield was influenced by a reduction in cow…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

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,…

EU Quotas and Duties Reinstatement Pressures Purchase Prices

Amidst a surplus of raw milk and finished products in Ukraine, the cancellation of trade benefits by the EU, and an increase in cheese imports, Ukraine is experiencing a decline in purchase prices, which may continue in the second half of June, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Ukraine Increased Dairy Product Exports in May

Ukraine continues to increase its dairy product exports thanks to high global prices for exchange-traded commodities. Ukraine and the EU are seeking a solution to ensure the uninterrupted export of domestic agricultural products to the European market after the trade preferences expire on June 5, 2025, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Ukraine Increases Beef Exports in May

Ukraine increased its beef export volumes in May amid high commodity prices in export markets and reduced production volumes in several countries. Demand for red meat traditionally rises with the start of the BBQ season after the May holidays, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Declining Milk Yield Pushes Up Purchase Prices in the EU

A reduction in milk yield volumes in the EU is leading to rising raw milk purchase prices, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Prices for Dairy Products in Supermarkets Slow Down

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).

  • Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Agro Ukraine Summit: AMP Expert on Challenges and Prospects for Ukraine's Dairy Farming Amidst Global Changes

Olena Zhupinas, expert, Deputy General Director, and Head of AMP's Projects of Cooperation with Processing , participated in the international agricultural event Agro Ukraine Summit-2025, which took place on June 6 in Kyiv.

  • Monday, 9 June 2025

GDT Trading: Skim Milk Powder Pulls Prices Down

The price index is contracting for the second consecutive session. Uncertainty in export markets is holding back the growth of milk powder prices, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

  • Monday, 9 June 2025

Global Dairy Market: Milk Production Declining

In April, milk production volumes decreased in the EU, the USA, and Oceania. The decline in milk yield was influenced by a reduction in cow herds due to diseases and the negative impact of drought on cow health, pastures, harvests, and water supply. According to FAO, in 2024, global milk production reached 982 million tonnes, an increase of 1.4% compared to 2023. This growth was ensured by a significant increase in production volumes in most regions of the world, which offset the decline in milk yield in Africa and North America.

  • Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Dairy Map of Ukraine-2025: Achievements Despite Losses

At the end of May 2025, the State Statistics Service of Ukraine finalized the results of the dairy cattle sector’s performance for 2024 and provided updated data on herd numbers, cow productivity, milk production and delivery for processing, and quality grades.
As usual, the Analytical Department of the Association of Milk Producers prepared the infographic “Ukraine’s Dairy Map” to visually show the indicators with which Ukraine’s dairy sector entered 2025.
It is impressive that despite wartime losses, targeted shelling and destruction, a forced new wave of closures and relocations of farms from war-affected regions, exhausting blackouts, and record-breaking heat from June to September 2024, which caused more than 50% of industrial farms to significantly decline in milk yields, Ukraine’s dairy sector demonstrated significant achievements!

  • Wednesday, 4 June 2025

June 1 — World Milk Day!

Together with the rest of the world, we celebrate World Milk Day — a special day about the love for cows, the resilience of farmers, and milk as a symbol of health and life. And June 1 is no coincidence — it aligns with International Children's Day — because milk is an indispensable product for a healthy and happy childhood, and for the well-being of families worldwide.

  • Sunday, 1 June 2025