January 2018

General Information

In Ukraine, in January, there are many weekends and holidays. The dairy market was not very active. Milk producers are expecting state support in 2018. Dairy products exports in January decreased in comparison with December.

Raw milk - trends

In Ukraine, it is planned to introduce strict requirements for the milk quality. In general, the price of raw milk has fallen by 10%. On average, raw milk price reached 0,34 USD / Kg. In January, dairy producers were actively discussing state support and laws to be adopted in 2018 but nothing precise yet confirmed.

Butter

There was no significant drop in the butter export price in Ukraine. Butter with a fat content of 72.5% is exported for 3600 US dollars per ton. Butter with a fat content of 82% is sold on average 4200-4300 dollars per ton. In January, Ukraine produced 7300 tons of butter. It is 7% more than in the same period last year.

Casein

The price for Ukrainian casein in January was 5200-5400 USD per ton. Casein production practically did not decrease compared with December.

Our production

in January

Butter

65 ton

Casein

did not produce

Cheese

72 ton

Exchange rate

Exchange rate change, -0,14%

Fluctuation rate, 3,8%

Our forecast for February

Expected slight decrease in raw milk price. Butter prices are stable. Casein production will increase. Casein price will increase.

Brief January (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.