Imported cheeses are displacing Ukrainian cheeses.

Despite stable demand from buyers, Ukrainian manufacturers are forced to reduce the production of cheeses due to increased competition from cheaper imported European products. This is reported by Infagro. According to analysts, prices for semi-hard cheeses in Ukraine remain unchanged, but most products are sold with significant promotional discounts, affecting the income of producers. European cheeses are cheaper for retailers, so chains can set higher markups and still offer a lower final price. This ensures high demand for imports and complicates the sale of Ukrainian products, which cannot compete in the price segment. They expect further reduction in production, as domestic enterprises avoid accumulating large stocks. Demand from importers from Central Asia is decreasing, as they have already completed purchases for the holidays and are in no hurry to replenish stocks. According to analysts' estimates, the trend of increasing imports and declining Ukrainian production will ...