The volume of foreign trade in dairy products in the first half of June 2025 amounted to $ 19.5 million, which is 29% less than in the first half of May (-29%), according to the expert and analytical service of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (UDEP).
The industry association noted that exports of dairy products decreased by 44%, imports by 4%. The ratio of exports/imports in June was 0.96, in May – 1.6, in April – 1.2 times.
At the same time, the share of non-condensed milk and cream in the export structure decreased by 47%, milk and cream by 58%, whey by 50%, butter/milk fats by 51%, and cheeses of all kinds remained virtually unchanged.
At the same time, imports of fermented milk products decreased by 6%, and imports of all types of cheeses also by 6%.
“Export volumes in June will be the lowest since January of this year,” the UMSU predicts.