Concentrated milk and cream market Ukraine

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for concentrated milk and cream in Ukraine declined from 54 372 t in 2018 to 32 504 t in 2023, a 40% drop over the period. The sharpest contraction occurred in 2022, when the market shrank by 30% to 35 754 t.

In 2019, market volume fell by 11% to 48 440 t. This decrease coincided with the introduction of new mandatory safety and quality requirements for dairy products, enacted by the Ministry of Agrarian Policy in March 2019. The new regulations likely required producers to adapt their processes, temporarily reducing output. The market continued to decline in 2020, slipping a further 5% to 46 105 t. A rebound of 11% followed in 2021, lifting volume to 50 993 t, before the severe drop in 2022.

By 2023, the market volume stabilized at 32 504 t, down 9% from 2022. In 2024, further amendments to dairy safety requirements were approved, and the ongoing war continued to affect supply chains and production costs.

Production concentrated milk and cream Ukraine

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine maintained the 18th position globally in terms of concentrated milk and cream production volume.

Top producers of concentrated milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of concentrated milk and cream, 2017-2020

Ukraine's concentrated milk and cream production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 50 930 tonnes, marking a 6.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production fell by 38.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 14.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Concentrated milk and cream production in Ukraine decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 69 185 thousand US dollars, down by 1.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value dropped by 26.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.6%.

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

Exports concentrated milk and cream to Ukraine

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Ukraine's concentrated milk and cream exports increased in 2020. The export volume totaled 7 531 tonnes, showing a slight rise of 0.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 47.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 470 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 44.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkmenistan, Georgia, and Armenia were the top destinations for Ukraine's concentrated milk and cream exports by volume. Turkmenistan accounted for 30.6% of exports, Georgia for 12.0%, and Armenia for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 50.9% 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, K $ US

Ukraine's concentrated milk and cream exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 10 231 thousand US dollars, up by 6.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 282 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 42.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine's concentrated milk and cream exports were distributed across a broad range of buyers. Turkmenistan accounted for 26.1% of export value, Georgia for 12.0%, and Armenia for 9.3%. Together, these three countries contributed 47.3% of total export value, with many other countries holding smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Imports concentrated milk and cream in Ukraine

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 1 097 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 2 706 tonnes, representing a 2.5-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imports surged by 94.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.1%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Belarus was the key partner for Ukraine's concentrated milk and cream imports by volume, accounting for 90.2% of total 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, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. Imports hit their lowest value in 2018 at 2 035 thousand US dollars and reached their highest in 2020 at 5 383 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 2.6-fold gap. In 2020, imports increased by 107.7% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus consistently served as the main source for Ukraine's concentrated milk and cream imports, absorbing 90.2% of total import value.

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

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