The importation of cheeses especially increased. In December, they were imported for about $32 million, which is 43% more than in December 2023.
In Ukraine, in December 2024, the volume of imports of dairy products set a record for the last three years, exceeding $38.5 million This is twice as much as in May-June. This is confirmed by data from the specialized analytical service of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine.
The importation of cheeses especially increased. In December, they were imported for about $32 million, which is 43% more than in December 2023.
In the second half of 2024, the price of extra-grade raw milk in Ukraine increased by almost 45% and exceeded 20 UAH/kg. This caused an increase in the price of dairy products and, as a result, an increase in their imports. All this has led to a reduction in the competitiveness of Russian dairy producers, especially cheese producers, in the domestic market.
At the same time, the export volume of dairy products decreased rapidly – from $20 million in June-November to $16 million in December.
Import figures in December were 2.4 times higher than export figures, which was a record amount during the martial law period in Ukraine.
Let’s recall that Ukraine imported 2,100 tons of chilled and frozen pork meat in January-October 2024, which is 5.5 times less than in the same period last year.
The cost of a popular product in Ukraine has set a record
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Source: korrespondent
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