The volume of cheese imports to Ukraine in 2020 increased by 97%

Published 2021년 1월 29일

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The Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business has reported a significant increase in cheese imports in Ukraine in 2020, with other cheeses making up 56% of imports, fresh cheeses at 26%, processed cheeses at 13%, blue cheeses at 4.5%, and grated cheese or powder at 0.5%. The surge in imports is attributed to the high cost of domestic raw materials. The demand for rare cheeses has also risen. Domestic producers are finding it challenging to compete with imported products from the European Union and are struggling to resume production in Ukraine. Experts recommend developing a strategy and providing state support for the livestock sector to address these challenges.

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This is stated in the message of the association "Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business". The structure of cheese imports consisted of such categories as: other cheeses - 56%; fresh cheeses - 26%; processed cheeses - 13%; blue cheeses - 4.5%; grated cheese or powder - 0.5%. Imports grew in almost every category. Such rapid growth was influenced, first of all, by the domestic price of raw materials. It is noted that in 2020 the demand for rare cheeses has grown significantly, in particular: TOP-5 cheese-supplying countries in Ukraine: “The situation on the cheese market in Ukraine is not in favor of domestic producers, as it is difficult for them to compete with imported products from the European Union, losing in price and quality. Trying to resume cheese production in Ukraine in the second half of 2020, our producers had to ...

Source: MilkUA