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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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 feed supply are growing. This was precisely what was discussed during the IFCN World Milk Price Update webinar at the end of August.
GDT Trading Event: Skimmed Milk Powder Became the Driver of Price Growth
Demand for skimmed milk powder intensified in export markets due to buyers' concerns regarding the potential negative consequences of the El Niño natural phenomenon for milk producers in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, buyers are making stocks of the commodity in advance. Manufacturers of confectionery products and sauces are also actively contracting for deliveries of buttermilk powder, which is a cheaper alternative to skimmed milk powder.
Heat and Growing Losses Restrain Milk Yields
In July, raw milk production was restrained by severe heat and growing costs of farmers.
Cow Herd Declines Under Pressure of High Costs
Rising prime cost of raw milk production, low procurement prices, and the likelihood of higher prices for roughage force farmers to reduce the cow herd.
GDT Auction: Milk Powder and Cheeses Resumed Growth
The price index moved into positive territory following the results of the trading event against the background of revitalized demand for milk powder in export markets, rising commodity prices in Europe and the US, and reduced production of it in Oceania. Price growth was also fostered by the limited supply of Mozzarella cheese in the spot market.
Responsible Use of Antibiotics: Practical Solutions for Dairy Farms
On August 13, within the framework of the #EpiC project, a free online training "Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Industrial Livestock Farming" was held for milk producers — with the support of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).
Dairy Exports from Ukraine Are Restrained by Lower Prices in the EU
Since the beginning of the year, exports of exchange-traded commodities from Ukraine declined due to lower global prices, weak demand, and intensified competition in export markets. In the autumn, the situation may change thanks to the recovery of exports to Europe at more favorable prices.
Beef Exports from Ukraine Declined in July
Beef exports from Ukraine declined due to logistics problems and rising costs, while the strengthening of domestic production in China, trade restrictions, and the redirection of export flows from Brazil and Australia intensify competition in the global red meat market, and the cattle shortage in the US supports high prices.
Milk Prices in the EU Declined Despite Lower Supply
Despite the reduction in milk production due to the heat, procurement prices in the EU in July declined under the pressure of significant stocks of dairy products, weaker export demand, and intensified competition in the global market.