Expert Opinion
Gеorgiі Kukhaіleshvili
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,…

Gеorgiі Kukhaіleshvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market Has Entered a Period of Calm

According to Rabobank, in the second half of 2024, the supply of raw milk improved in regions exporting dairy products amid declining demand from dairy…

GDT Auctions: Price Index Remains Unchanged

As a result of the GDT auction, the price index remained unchanged, which could be due to sluggish demand for skimmed milk powder on export markets and an uncertain situation in the dairy fat market amidst the U.S. trade war, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 20 March 2025

Ukrainian Agricultural Lyceum Announces Scholarships for Future 10th Graders

The Ukrainian Agricultural Lyceum (UAL), recognized as one of the top educational institutions in the Cherkasy region and the city of Uman, is opening a unique opportunity for future 10th graders. Thanks to the support of agricultural participants from AMP (Association of Milk Producers) and VAR (All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council), students can receive personalized scholarships and free education.

  • Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Prospects for Stabilizing Purchase Prices for Milk

In the first half of March, there was a further decline in raw milk prices in Ukraine. Milk and finished product supply remains high, while domestic demand is low. However, there are signs of some stabilization in purchase prices in the second half of the month, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Monday, 17 March 2025

Ukraine Increased Revenue from Cattle Exports in February 2025

Ukraine increased its cattle exports to foreign markets compared to the same period last year. However, in February, the physical export volumes were lower than in January 2025 despite stable demand in external markets. Nevertheless, revenue from sold animals increased, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 13 March 2025

Demand for Milk and Low Butter Stocks Prevent Price Declines in Europe

Relatively warm weather in the second half of February contributed to an increase in milk production in Europe. However, low butter stocks in warehouses, increased demand for raw materials in Western Europe, and high production costs did not facilitate a reduction in procurement prices, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Monday, 10 March 2025

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, the Netherlands, California, and the Upper Midwest of the United States. Key factors driving these costs included increased prices for feed and fertilizers, which substantially affected milk production costs directly on farms. Additional pressures came from the war in Ukraine, adverse weather conditions, rising energy prices, trade disputes, higher labor and logistics costs, supply chain disruptions, and post-COVID-19 inflation. Increased interest rates on loans also contributed to higher production costs. These factors are likely to continue affecting the dairy industry throughout 2025.

  • Friday, 7 March 2025

Farms Participating in AMP to Receive Diesel Generators from José Andrés and the Longer Tables Fund

Thanks to collaboration with the international charitable foundation SaveUA and the Longer Tables Fund, AMP member farms will receive 62 diesel generators with capacities of 80 and 100 kilowatts during the spring and summer of 2025—each capable of powering a farm with 200 to 800 cows.

  • Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Ukrainian Agro-Producers Have the Opportunity to Update Equipment, 25% of the Cost Covered by the Government

Ukrainian farmers have the opportunity to purchase agricultural equipment, 25% of the cost (excluding VAT) of which is compensated by the state. The updated list includes 11,848 units of equipment from 138 Ukrainian enterprises.

  • Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Dairy Products Await Discounts in Retail Chains

Prices for dairy products in supermarkets remain high compared to the same period last year. However, discounts on dairy products are expected in March, which may stimulate demand for products from domestic milk processing enterprises in the local market, according to Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).

  • Monday, 3 March 2025

Raw Milk Prices May Stabilize in the Second Half of March

Purchase prices continued to decline in the second half of February due to reduced demand for dairy products in the domestic market and unprofitable production of the skimmed milk powder/butter pair, according to Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).

  • Friday, 28 February 2025