Ukraine: Dairy and Products Annual

Ukraine’s dairy cow inventory decreased drastically after the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. The industry had to reduce the number of animals due to supply chain disruptions for raw milk delivery to processing facilities. In 2022, millions of Ukrainians left the country as refugees, which reduced the domestic demand for milk. This resulted in an excess supply of raw milk, which led to a spike in exports of processed dairy products. Industrial milk production somewhat stabilized in 2023 though household production continued on a long-term downward trend. The decreased raw milk supply in 2023 will lead to lower exports. Milk production is expected to further decrease slightly in 2024. Ukraine imports some dairy products, primarily cheese from Poland, Germany, and other EU countries.