From January to July 2024, Ukraine experienced a significant increase in whey exports, with a volume of 12.9 thousand tons, a 48.3% rise from the previous year, valued at $8.6 million, marking a 36.5% increase in revenue. The primary importers were China, Poland, and the Philippines, accounting for 24%, 20%, and 11% of exports, respectively. Conversely, Ukraine's milk whey imports decreased by 24.4% to 3.4 thousand tons, leading to a 21.2% drop in expenditure to $6.3 million. The countries contributing the most to Ukraine's whey supply were Poland, Sweden, and Germany, with shares of 34.8%, 34%, and 15.9%, respectively. Additionally, the GDT price index for dairy products saw an increase of 5.5% during the same period.