As reported by Latifundist.com, the 12th edition of the Infobook “Agribusiness of Ukraine 2024/2025” summarizes the results of the agricultural season, in particular in the field of milk and dairy product production and exports. Based on data from the dairy industry section, a Top 7 ranking of regions by milk production volumes was compiled, and changes among the leading regions over the past four years were analyzed.
In 2024, total milk production in Ukraine declined to 7.2 million tonnes, compared with 9.3 million tonnes in 2020. The largest decrease was recorded in household farms — down to 4.2 million tonnes from 6.5 million tonnes four years earlier. Although households still account for about 58% of gross production, a significant share of this milk is used for own consumption.
At the same time, agricultural enterprises are showing the opposite trend. In 2024, they increased milk yields by 7% to 3.0 million tonnes (compared with 2.8 million tonnes in 2020). Growth in industrial production became a key driver of the processing sector: over the year, dairy processing plants received 3.22 million tonnes of raw milk, which is 10.4% more than a year earlier.
Positive changes are also observed in dairy exports. In addition to favorable global price conditions, this was supported by improved raw milk quality — more than 40% of milk delivered for processing already meets the “extra” grade. Thanks to Ukrainian enterprises adapting to EU requirements and obtaining the necessary approvals, about 30% of dairy product exports in 2024 were destined for EU countries.
Another notable trend is the regional shift in production caused by the war. Ukraine’s “dairy heart” is gradually moving from the eastern and southern regions to the central and western parts of the country, in particular Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Khmelnytskyi, and Ternopil regions. These regions, together with others, formed the Top 7 milk producers in 2024.
The full analytical report is available in the Infobook “Agribusiness of Ukraine 2024/2025.”
Source: Latifundist.com
