Expert Opinion
Georghii Kuhiashvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Raw Material Prices Have Dropped Temporarily

According to IFCN estimates, global milk production volumes are expected to increase by 11 million tonnes in 2025 compared to last year. The weather in…

Georghii Kuhiashvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Milk Surpluses Put Pressure on Prices

Nearly all dairy regions experienced an atypical increase in milk yields, which led to a rise in global milk production volumes. According to calculations by…

Ukraine Increased Milk Exports During the Baking Season

In November, Ukrainian companies saw a decrease in revenue for most exported dairy products compared to October. Condensed milk and cream were the exceptions; an increase in their shipments allowed overall export figures to move into positive territory, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Wednesday, 17 December 2025

A Taste of Ukraine: "Cheese Map of Ukraine" Presented in Kyiv

On December 16, 2025, a landmark event for the cheese-making industry took place in Kyiv — the presentation of the "Cheese Map of Ukraine." The Association of Milk Producers (AMP) was represented at the event by Deputy Director General Olena Zhupinas.

  • Wednesday, 17 December 2025

AMP Participates in the Final Meeting of the SULAWE Project

From December 10 to 13, the final meeting of the international SULAWE project participants took place at the Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences (Germany). Alla Naumenko, Head of the Customer Service Department of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP), participated in the event.

  • Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Procurement Prices Fall Amid Large Surpluses

Surpluses of raw milk and finished products are putting pressure on procurement prices. A certain price stabilization is expected in the 3rd-4th quarter of 2026, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Compensation for Frontline Farms Will Only Fully Work with Insurance and a Market Free of Counterfeit Goods, Says Denys Marchuk

The 50% compensation introduced by the state for the cost of building and restoring livestock farms can become a powerful incentive for the revival of agribusiness in frontline regions. However, without insurance and the fight against counterfeit goods, its effectiveness will be limited. According to the estimation of Ukrainian dairy associations, up to 30% of the dairy market consists of gray imports and falsified dairy products.

  • Friday, 5 December 2025

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Adopts the State Budget for 2026

During its session on December 3rd, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the draft state budget for 2026 in the second reading and in its entirety. 257 people's deputies voted "For" the decision, reports Agravery.com.

  • Friday, 5 December 2025

Dairy Farms Increased Milk Production in January–October 2025

The reduction in raw milk production in Ukraine is occurring due to personal peasant farms (household sector). The industrial sector is compensating for a portion of the production despite the unfavorable market situation and the consequences of the war, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Wednesday, 3 December 2025

GDT Auction: Fats and Milk Powder Collapse Prices

Following the auction results, the price index decreased amidst falling butter prices in Europe and Oceania and lower milk powder prices. The market is entering a period of lull, as most buyers have already concluded contracts for the supply of commodity goods ahead of the New Year holidays, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Cow Herd Growth Slowed on Dairy Farms

The decline in the cow herd in household farms continued in October, and the growth in the industrial sector slowed down, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

  • Monday, 1 December 2025

Spot" in the Dairy Business: What It Means and How It Affects Prices

The term "spot milk" is increasingly used in the dairy business, and it is key to understanding price dynamics. Unlike raw material supplied under long-term contracts, "spot" is milk sold for a short term. Although the share of such milk in Ukraine is small, these batches are a sensitive indicator that sets the overall trend and, therefore, has a noticeable impact on contract negotiations.