August 2017

General Information

In August, a large number of dairy products were exported at stable prices. Domestic sales remained low. Raw milk price begins to grow rapidly. Raw milk volumes are reducing due to season.

Raw milk - trends

Despite the fact that prices for dairy products in Ukraine were stable, prices for raw milk rose steadily. At the end of summer, raw milk price has almost reached the level of winter 2017. The price in August was in range of 0.33-0.35 USD/Kg.

Butter

The demand for butter on domestic market went down further with rising prices. Butter with a fat content of 72.5% is not profitable to export at a price of 3800 dollars per ton. Butter with a fat content of more than 82% is sold at an average of 4800
dollars per ton. In Europe, such butter is exported for more than 5000 US dollars per ton. Butter production is decreasing, as the amount of raw milk decreases.

Casein

The situation on the casein market is good for Ukrainian producers at the end of summer. The product is getting more expensive. In late August, the price of casein was 6000-6300 dollars per ton.
Raw materials price increase will not lead to  production cessation, at least until the middle of autumn.

Our production
in June
Butter
167 ton
Casein
80 ton
Cheese
34 ton

Our forecast

In September, prices of raw materials are expected to rise again. Butter prices will increase, as the price increases on the world market. Casein production will decrease. In Ukraine, demand for fresh dairy products will increase on the domestic market.

Brief August (pdf)

This information booklet is intended only for customers and partners of Radyvylivmoloko LLC. Not for public or commercial use. All the information, mentioned here should be considered only as and opinion of Radyvylivmoloko staff.