Export pushes up the prices of raw milk in Ukraine

The average purchase price of extra grade milk in Ukraine increased by UAH 1.07 to UAH 15.69/kg without VAT as of September 1, with the price range for this grade varying from UAH 14.10 to UAH 16.40/kg without VAT. The increase in milk prices is due to a decrease in profits, rising prices, and increased demand for dairy products on the foreign market. Fuel prices have not yet impacted purchase prices, but there may be an increase in logistics costs leading to higher raw milk prices. A new increase in purchase prices is expected in the second half of September due to high demand from processors and limited supply of raw milk on the domestic market.

The average purchase price of extra grade milk as of September 1 amounted to UAH 15.69/kg without VAT, which is UAH 1.07 higher. more than a month ago. The price range for this variety in farms varies from UAH 14.10 to UAH 16.40/kg without VAT. The upper limit of the price range increased by UAH 1.20. for the last month. The lower limit of the price range has increased by 50 kopecks. The highest grade on average costs UAH 15.69/kg without VAT (+ UAH 1.07). Prices for premium milk range from UAH 14.10 to UAH 16.40/kg without VAT. Compared to the monitoring results of the first half of August, the upper limit of the price range increased by UAH 1.20, and the lower limit increased by 50 kopecks. The average price of first-grade milk was UAH 14.19/kg without VAT, which is 67 kopecks. more compared to the price in the first half of August. The minimum price in farms was UAH 13.50/kg, and the maximum price was UAH 15.00/kg. Over the past month, the lower limit of the price range has ...