In March 2025, Ukraine exported 12,270 tons of dairy products worth $37.89 million. Compared to February, the natural export volumes increased by 20%, and compared to March 2024, they rose by 44%. The largest markets for these products were Germany and Poland, indicating a growing interest in Ukrainian dairy products.
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The export revenue also showed positive dynamics, increasing by 39% compared to February and by 110% compared to March of last year. One of the most successful categories was ice cream, with export volumes reaching 1,520 tons, which is 76% more than the previous month.
Growth of Dairy Product Exports for the Quarter
In the first quarter of 2025, Ukraine exported 31,140 tons of dairy products, which is 21% more than in the same period last year, totaling $89.77 million (+62%). The most exported categories remain butter, milk, and cheese. The cost of milk raw materials in Ukraine in March was 28% lower than in Europe, which was an important factor for the growth in demand for domestic products.
Challenges for the Ukrainian Dairy Sector
However, according to Serhiy Vovchenko, a top manager at the Milk Alliance holding, who spoke at the Business Wisdom Summit 2025, European producers, able to offer lower prices for their products, are pushing Ukrainian dairy products out of the markets in the Middle East and North Africa. Therefore, it is crucial to develop effective mechanisms to reduce production costs. He also noted that the termination of the duty-free trade agreement with the EU could pose a serious challenge for the industry.