Dairy product prices in Ukraine have risen by up to 33% over the past year
Over the past year, prices for basic dairy products have risen significantly in Ukraine. The cost of milk, kefir, butter, and hard cheese has increased by approximately 10–33%.
Milk has seen the most significant price increase—its price has risen by about one-third.
The average price of “Prostonashe” 1% milk in a 900-ml package rose from 55.18 UAH in September 2025 to 68 UAH in early September 2026. Thus, the price of this product increased by 12.82 UAH, or 23.2%.
“Seliansky” 2.5% kefir in a 950-ml bottle rose in price from 63.45 to 68.73 UAH—an increase of 5.28 UAH, or 8.3%.
“Selyansky” 72.5% butter in a 200-gram package increased in price from 119.14 to 128.33 UAH. The difference is 9.19 UAH, or 7.7%.
In hryvnia terms, “Komo Traditional” 50% hard cheese saw the largest increase. Its average price per kilogram rose from 529.91 to 600.72 UAH—an increase of 70.81 UAH, or 13.4%.
The rise in dairy prices is occurring against the backdrop of rising milk purchase prices and a more challenging market situation. At the end of August, when the dairy market typically picks up, processors this year are unable to fully capitalize on the seasonal increase in demand.
Russian strikes on food logistics have posed an additional challenge: attacks on warehouses and distribution centers are forcing retail chains to reevaluate their relationships with suppliers and risk-sharing arrangements.
In the first seven months of 2026, dairy plants purchased nearly 2 million metric tons of raw milk—5% more than during the same period last year. The main growth came from agricultural enterprises, which increased production by more than 5%.
At the same time, milk production in households during this period fell by 27%—to 1.6 million metric tons.
In August 2026, prices for dairy products remained virtually unchanged on average—the index stood at 100.02%. Meanwhile, in July, the average price level for dairy products rose by 2.17%.
Thus, the main challenge for the market remains not a shortage of raw materials, but rising costs and difficulties in increasing sales amid military and logistical risks.
Source: Glavkom
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