Butter, dairy spreads and milk fats market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for butter and dairy spreads in Ukraine declined from 133 thousand tonnes to 124 thousand tonnes, even as consumer preferences continued to shift toward natural and organic products.

The market rebounded to 133 thousand tonnes in 2020, supported by increased imports and sustained demand for healthy foods amid COVID‑19 supply chain disruptions. Growth persisted in 2021, with volume reaching 140 thousand tonnes, fueled by the strong trend for natural products despite rising input costs.

Geopolitical events in 2022 drastically disrupted milk supplies and logistics, causing the market to contract to 91 thousand tonnes. By 2023, volume stabilized at approximately 90 thousand tonnes.

Production butter, dairy spreads and milk fats Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine ranked 21st globally in the production of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats.

Top producers of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

World map of production of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

Ukraine's production of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 134.0 thousand tons of these products, marking a 3.7% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 39.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Ukraine's production value of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 581.6 million US dollars, reflecting a slight reduction of 0.9% compared to the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 38.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.8%.

Annual dynamics of production Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports butter, dairy spreads and milk fats to Ukraine

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Ukraine's exports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume was 11 244 tons, which is 38.5% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 63.1%, with a CAGR of -28.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine's exports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Morocco accounted for 15.7% of these exports, Turkey for 10.6%, and Azerbaijan for 10.5%, with these three countries together representing just 36.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Ukraine's export value of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 48.8 million US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 36.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 62.4%, with an annualized rate of -27.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine's exports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in value terms relied on a diverse set of partner countries. Morocco contributed 15.1% of the export value, Azerbaijan 10.6%, and Turkey 10.6%, with these three nations together making up 36.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports to Ukraine in value, 2017-2020

Imports butter, dairy spreads and milk fats in Ukraine

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Ukraine's imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 10 012 tons, representing an abrupt rise of 194.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 1 232.5%, with a CAGR of 137.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Germany formed the core group of suppliers for Ukraine's imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in kind. Poland accounted for 38.0% of imports, the Netherlands for 27.1%, and Germany for 11.8%, with these three countries together representing 77.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports in Ukraine in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Ukraine's import value of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 39.9 million US dollars, showing an intense increase of 142.5% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 791.1%, with a CAGR of 107.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Ukraine in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, the Netherlands, and Germany consistently held leading positions in Ukraine's import structure for butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in value terms. Poland accounted for 31.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 27.3%, and Germany for 16.5%, with these three countries jointly accounting for 75.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports in Ukraine in value, 2017-2020