Expert Opinion
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…

Oleksandr Nazarko
CEO
Global Agro Finance

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Dairy Farms Increased Cattle Numbers Compared to Last Year

Agricultural enterprises have increased the number of cattle compared to the same period last year. However, in January, the number of animals decreased due to their relocation from the frontline zone and increased export volumes of live cattle in December and January, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers Ukraine.

  • Friday, 21 February 2025

GDT Auction: Cheese and Skimmed Milk Powder Prices Decrease

A slowdown in the trade of skimmed milk powder and reduced demand for cheese in the EU and the US led to a slight decrease in the price index, but the existing demand for butter prevented a more significant drop, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 20 February 2025

Raw Milk Price Growth in the EU Slowed Down in January

During the holiday season lull, the milk supply in Europe improved, and sales of butter and milk powder decreased, which likely influenced prices, reports Georgii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Monday, 17 February 2025

Milk Prices Decrease Due to Reduced Demand in Ukraine

At the beginning of February, the decline in raw milk prices in Ukraine continued due to falling demand from dairy processing enterprises amid decreasing consumption of dairy products in the domestic market, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP).

  • Friday, 14 February 2025

Ukraine Increased Cattle Export Relative to January 2024

At the beginning of 2025, the demand for beef in the market exceeds supply, which could potentially lead to price strengthening, according to the analyst of the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine, Georgii Kukhaleyshvili.

  • Thursday, 13 February 2025

Dairy Farms Increased Raw Milk Supplies for Processing in 2024

Despite difficult wartime conditions, rising production costs, and the energy crisis, industrial farms continue to work on animal productivity, milk quality, and safety.

  • Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Ukraine Increased Dairy Exports in January

Ukraine increased the volume of dairy product exports, taking advantage of high commodity prices and a certain activation of demand in export markets, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Friday, 7 February 2025

GDT Auctions: Butter and Dry Milk Push Price Index Up

The decline in raw milk production in Oceania, restrictions on butter and skim milk powder production in New Zealand and Europe, and increased demand ahead of Ramadan likely contributed to price increases during the auction, reports Georgii Kukhaleyshvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Thursday, 6 February 2025

Butter Shortage in the Baltic States

In several regions of Latvia, butter has disappeared from supermarket shelves. Consumers took to social media to note the shortage of butter in retail stores in November 2024.

Milk Price Growth in the EU Slowed Down During the New Year Holidays

The growth rate of raw milk prices in the EU slowed down at the end of the fourth quarter due to the traditional market lull during the New Year holidays. However, the average purchase price in December remained positive due to limited milk supply, according to Georgiy Kukhaleyshvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

  • Monday, 20 January 2025