Ukraine: whey prices go down
The situation in the dry whey market is not very promising for the producers. At the end of June whey became cheaper both on the domestic market and for exports.
The situation in the dry whey market is not very promising for the producers. At the end of June whey became cheaper both on the domestic market and for exports.
The actual Infagro Raw Milk Index made 201 points in May (preliminary forecast was at 200 points), which was 5 points (2.0%) lower than in April and 34 points (20.4%) higher than a year ago. The projected index for June is calculated at 199 points, which is 2 points (1.0%) lower than in May and […]
EU data for the first 4 months of this year show that Europe is interested in Ukrainian butter. Firstly, due to its price. The 2017 quota (900 + 900 = 1800 tons) has been already used up. Based on the annual volumes, our 1.8 thousand tons make up about 10-20% of European imports of butter, […]
The World Bank has improved its forecast for the growth of Ukraine’s GDP in 2018 to 3.5% from 3%, while the forecast for 2019 has been revised upwards to 4% from 3%, according to previous the projections given in January 2017.
We got interested in Ukrainian milk exports to the market of Iraq almost a year and a half ago. We studied the options of Ukrainian dairy products supply to Iraq, met with one of the dairy companies, held negotiations. It turned out that there was a problem with packaging. I mean that Ukrainian dairies do […]
The trade restrictions imposed by Belarus in early April have affected Ukrainian cheese product trade and forced many Ukrainian cheese exporters to work out new trade schemes. At the same time it contributed to some stabilization in cheese making industry. – INFAGRO
Heinz Strubenhoff, Senior Private Sector Specialist – World Bank shared his view on Ukrainian agri and food export opportunities on brookings.edu.
Raw milk prices in Ukraine have been demonstrating a downward trend since February. April will not be an exception. The expected decline in the Infagro index will be 9 points (4.2%) to March, which is 32 points (18.4%) higher than in April 2016 – INFAGRO
The spring surplus of milk makes Ukrainian dairy processors, albeit reluctantly, but increase drying of milk. The reason for the lack of enthusiasm is evident: firstly, the price for this product is too low, and secondly – raw milk is still not so cheap to profitably manufacture powdered milk. – INFAGRO
Only now, after the purchase prices for raw milk has declined, production of fresh dairy products becomes profitable. – INFAGRO