Ukraine has significantly increased its exports of dairy products to the EU since the implementation of the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs).
1. Share of Exports to the EU in the Total Volume of Ukrainian Dairy Exports (by product), %
| Type of Dairy Product (HS Code) | Share of Exports to the EU in Total Exports (%) | ||
| 2023 | 2024 | Q1 2025 | |
| HS 040210 – Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) | 53 | 70 | 63 |
| HS 040299 – Sweetened Condensed Milk (SCM) | 35 | 51 | 69 |
| HS 040410 – Whey Powder (WP) | 20 | 29 | 31 |
| HS 040510 – Butter | 5 | 21 | 37 |
| HS 040610 – Fresh Cheeses | 12 | 30 | 21 |
| HS 040690 – Aged (Ripened) Cheeses | 11 | 15 | 10 |
The EU accounts for a significant share (almost 70%) of Ukrainian exports of skimmed milk powder and sweetened condensed milk.
Additionally, the EU is a key market for whey powder, butter (in 2025), and fresh cheeses (over 30%).
The dairy export quotas defined in the EU–Ukraine Association Agreement require revision, as the situation in the dairy markets has changed significantly since the Agreement was signed.
Proposed adjustments: It is reasonable to increase the export quota to the EU:
– for the “Powder milk” group – from 5,000 tonnes to 15,000 tonnes (3 times);
– for the “Butter” group – from 3,000 tonnes to 7,500 tonnes (2.5 times).
Expert and Analytical Service of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (SMPU)
