Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
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…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Cow Diseases and Weather Impact Milk Supply

From January to July, the EU's raw milk production decreased due to cow diseases and unfavorable weather. Drought has also led to lower yields in…

GDT Auction: Milk Powder and Butter Drag Prices Down

Following the auction, the prices for all commodities, with the exception of Cheddar cheese, fell. Skim milk powder, whole milk powder, and buttermilk powder saw the largest price drops amid increased milk yields in key dairy regions and moderate demand in export markets. Prices for milk fats continue to decline, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 4 September 2025

Weak Domestic Demand Holds Back Dairy Product Prices

For the past month, certain dairy products in Ukraine have become cheaper due to weak domestic demand for whole milk products, increased cheese imports, and the suspension of dairy product exports to the EU, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Reimbursement for Farmers Who Built or Reconstructed Livestock Farms to Be Paid by End of 2025

In 2025, farmers will be able to receive reimbursement for construction or reconstruction costs for farms under the "Financial Support for Agricultural Producers" program, specifically for the development of livestock farming and agricultural product processing, according to the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine.

Cow Herd Size in Ukraine Decreased in July

Military actions, rising production costs, relocation, and market uncertainty are holding back farmers from increasing their cow herds, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, as of August 1, 2025, there were 2.1515 million head of cattle in Ukraine's household and industrial sectors, including 1.1404 million cows.

Dairy Farms in Western Regions Show the Highest Milk Yields

The commercial sector has increased its raw milk production since the beginning of 2025, driven by the development of dairy farms in the western regions, which are boosting their milk yields, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service, in July 2025, farms of all categories produced 663 thousand tonnes of raw milk, which is 6 thousand tonnes more (+1%) than in June 2025 but 11 thousand tonnes less (+2%) than in July 2024.

Milk Prices Rise Amid Demand from Confectioners

Weak domestic demand for whole milk products and uncertainty regarding the prospects of commodity exports to the EU will restrain the growth of purchase prices in Ukraine, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. As of August 25, the weighted average price for the three grades was 17.20 UAH/kg (excluding VAT), which is 1.20 UAH more than the previous monitoring results.

National Farm Day – 2025 to Take Place in Ternopil Region

Friends, we are once again meeting at the most anticipated event of the dairy year! This time, PAP "Agroprodservice" is graciously opening its doors—one of Ukraine's TOP-10 dairy giants by daily milk production and a winner in productivity ratings. In 2024, the farm was included in the TOP-5 dairy farms in Ukraine!

GDT Auction: Butter Pulls Prices Down

A drop in prices for butter, cheese, and skim milk powder affected the auction results, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers. On Tuesday, August 19, the 386th GDT auction took place, with the price index reaching 1264, a decrease of 4 points (-0.3%) from the previous auction.

ePermit" Launches First AI-Powered Government Service: Veterinary License Application

The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine have launched a new service: the processing of veterinary licenses in "ePermit" now includes an automated document review using artificial intelligence.

  • Tuesday, 19 August 2025
  • AI

Higher Prices Boost Cattle Exports from Ukraine

Ukraine increased its exports of cattle and beef in July amid limited supply in export markets and rising prices for both red meat and live animals, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.