In the second half of July 2025, purchasing prices for milk in Ukraine began to increase. The main reasons for this are the shortage of raw materials and high demand for export supplies. As of July 22, the average purchasing price for extra-grade milk rose to 16.14 hryvnias per kilogram, which is 14 kopecks higher than the previous month. Higher-grade milk costs 15.85 hryvnias per kilogram, which is 10 kopecks more. The price of first-grade milk remained unchanged at 15.45 hryvnias per kilogram. According to experts’ estimates, further increases in milk prices are expected in August; however, in the second half of the month, a price adjustment downward may occur due to a likely halt in exports to the EU, as new quotas have not yet been agreed upon.
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Impact of War and Relocation on the Industry
Experts emphasize that the war, the relocation of farms, and the lack of government support continue to negatively affect the number of cattle in Ukraine. Most farmers are not expanding their herds during the war and are facing a shortage of working capital. According to official data, as of July 1, 2025, there are over 2.169 million heads of cattle in the country, including 1.146 million cows. Over the year, the cattle population has decreased by 192 thousand heads, and the number of cows has decreased by 106 thousand. At the same time, about 42% of the animals are kept on industrial farms.
In contrast, analysts state that the war, the relocation of farms, and the absence of government support are causing further reductions in the cattle population in Ukraine. Many farmers are not investing in herd expansion during the war and are experiencing a shortage of working capital.