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).
Pasteurized milk with 2.5% fat content costs 59.05 UAH per kg, which is 4.26 UAH (+8%) higher than the previous month and 13.01 UAH (+28%) higher compared to the same period last year. The cheapest option in Ukrainian Retail Chains is pasteurized milk of the "Kozhen Den" brand with 2.5% fat content, priced at an average of 37.67 UAH per kg. The most expensive is "Organic Milk" bottled pasteurized milk, at 84.18 UAH per kg.
Kefir with 2.5% fat content in various packaging costs an average of 69.04 UAH per kg, which is 2.10 UAH (+3%) more than the previous month and 15.76 UAH (+30%) more expensive than last year. The cheapest kefir is under the "Auchan" label in a plastic film, costing 44.89 UAH per kg. The highest price was recorded for "Malyatko" kefir in glass containers from the "Zlagoda" brand, priced at 121.10 UAH per kg.
Sour cream with 15% fat content in various packaging costs an average of 168.56 UAH per kg, which is 6.6 UAH (+4%) more than the previous month. Compared to last year, sour cream has risen in price by 41.61 UAH (+33%). The cheapest sour cream in supermarkets is the "Auchan" label in a plastic film, costing 114.00 UAH per kg. The most expensive is sour cream in cups from "Organic Milk," priced at 229.97 UAH per kg.
Drinking yogurt in plastic bottles, a plastic film, or cardboard cartons costs an average of 109.12 UAH per kg, which is 5.50 UAH (+5%) more than the previous month and 19.22 UAH (+21%) higher than last year. Among brands, the most affordable drinking yogurt is "RadiMo" with a filler, priced at 64.75 UAH per kg. The most expensive drinking yogurt in Ukraine is the "Chudo" brand, priced at 150.73 UAH per kg.
Yogurt in cups costs an average of 158.92 UAH per kg, which is 2.16 UAH (-1%) lower than at the end of January 2024 but 26.09 UAH (+20%) higher than the same period last year. The lowest price was recorded for "Molokia" yogurt at 180.00 UAH per kg. The most expensive in Ukraine is the lactose-free spoonable yogurt with filler from "Voloshkove Pole," priced at 226.39 UAH per kg.
Curd cheese with 9% fat content costs an average of 271.68 UAH per kg, which is 3.31 UAH (+1.2%) higher than the previous month and 50.07 UAH (+19%) more than last year. The cheapest in Ukrainian supermarkets is curd cheese under the "Auchan" label, priced at 204.50 UAH per kg. The most expensive curd cheese is from the "President" brand in 220-gram packages, priced at 368.14 UAH per kg.
Butter with 73% fat content from domestic production costs an average of 566.29 UAH per kg, which is 19.57 UAH (+4%) higher than last month and 161.19 UAH (+40%) more expensive than last year. Among Ukrainian brands, the cheapest butter is the "Selyanske" brand under the "Auchan" label with 73% fat content, priced at 429.44 UAH per kg. The highest price is for the "Club Syru" butter with 73% fat content, priced at 710.06 UAH per kg. The "Liustdorf" butter with 72.5% fat content costs 645.44 UAH per kg, with no change compared to the previous month. Butter has risen in price by 227.76 UAH (+55%) compared to last year. Ukrainian butter is 41% cheaper than imported butter, which costs an average of 960.00 UAH per kg in supermarkets. The price of imported butter has not changed in the last month.
Ukrainian cheese with 50% fat content costs an average of 562.92 UAH per kg. Compared to the previous month, the product's price increased by 32.72 UAH (+6%). Cheese prices have risen by 123.70 UAH (+28%) relative to the same period last year. The lowest price for Ukrainian cheese is under the "Auchan" label, at 369.90 UAH per kg, while the highest price is for cheese from the "Organic Milk" brand, at 793.85 UAH per kg.
Dutch cheese with 45% fat content costs an average of 557.93 UAH per kg. Compared to the previous month, the product's price increased by 26.44 UAH (+5%). Cheese prices have risen by 111.7 UAH (+25%) compared to last year. The lowest price for Dutch cheese is from the "Kremenetski Molochni Viroby" brand, priced at 329.00 UAH per kg, while the highest is from the "Zvenyhora" company, at 753.00 UAH per kg.
Maasdam cheese with 45% fat content from domestic production costs an average of 672.85 UAH per kg, which is 18.25 UAH (+3%) higher than last month. The price for this cheese is 149.02 UAH (+28%) higher compared to the same period last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest Maasdam is sold as weighted cheese with 50% fat content, priced at 412.30 UAH per kg. The most expensive Maasdam is under the "Metro Chef" label, at 972.67 UAH per kg. Imported Maasdam cheese costs an average of 688.34 UAH per kg, which is 2% more expensive than the domestic variety. In the last month, the price of imported Maasdam has increased by 9%.
Gauda cheese with 45% fat content from Ukrainian companies costs an average of 597.00 UAH per kg, which is 43.46 UAH (+8%) higher than the previous month and 153.18 UAH (+35%) more expensive than last year. Among domestic products, the cheapest Gauda cheese is from the "Metro" brand, at 459.90 UAH per kg. The most expensive Gauda cheese under the "Auchan" label costs 822.41 UAH per kg. Imported Gauda cheese costs an average of 540.60 UAH per kg in Ukraine, which is 10% more expensive than products from Ukrainian cheesemakers.
Mozzarella with 45% fat content from Ukrainian production costs an average of 561.82 UAH per kg. The price of this cheese has increased by 6.10 UAH (+1%) compared to the previous month. Over the past year, Mozzarella has risen in price by 163.11 UAH (+26%). The cheapest Mozzarella is produced by the Novgorod-Siversky Cheese Factory and costs 355.50 UAH per kg. The most expensive lactose-free Mozzarella is from the "Organic Milk" brand, priced at 847.00 UAH per kg. Imported Mozzarella costs an average of 593.77 UAH per kg, which is 5% more expensive than domestic Mozzarella.
Georgii Kukhaleishvili notes that there are prerequisites for changes in dairy product prices in the domestic market of Ukraine. In March, discounts on dairy products in retail chains are expected, which may lead to a revival of consumer demand. At the end of 2024, domestic milk processing enterprises significantly raised prices for finished products, taking advantage of the temporary increase in butter prices in export markets. Ukrainian consumers were unprepared for the sharp rise in dairy product prices in retail chains. High prices for products from Ukrainian cheesemakers contributed to an increase in cheese imports in December 2024 and a reduction in domestic consumption.
Press Service of the Association of Milk Producers
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