Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

The Global Dairy Market: Unstable Milk Yields and Economic Conditions

According to Teagasc data, in 2025, milk production volumes are showing mixed dynamics in the main dairy product exporting regions. As reported by Agriland, demand…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market Seeks Balance

Global economic challenges, trade disputes, and production hurdles may compel dairy market operators to gradually re-evaluate their activities in the second half of 2025. Dairy fat…

Industrial Sector Increased Milk Yield in January-April 2025

Dairy farms increased the production of raw milk in January-April 2025 by 5%, which outpaces the growth rate of milk yield among leading exporters of dairy products. New Zealand increased raw milk production by only 0.2% during this period, while Australia and the Netherlands reduced milk yield by 2%. However, the situation in the dairy market does not favor further growth in milk yield in the industrial sector, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Raw Milk Prices Maintain Stabilization

At the beginning of May, Ukraine is observing a certain stabilization of raw milk prices against the backdrop of a recovery in demand for dairy products in export markets. At the same time, considering the reduction in demand for dairy products in the domestic market, the prospect of increasing purchase prices depends on how much exports will grow in the short term, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Milk Prices Decline

Raw milk prices in Ukraine decreased at the beginning of January due to reduced demand from dairy processing enterprises during the New Year holidays. A further increase in purchase prices is likely during 2025 due to rising production costs, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.