Ukraine has increased imports of European cheeses. In particular, in December 2024, 4.6 thousand rennet cheeses (hard, semi-hard, white) were imported. tons - 50% more than in December 2023. The continuation of this trend threatens Ukrainian cheese makers with the loss of a significant market share..

Infagro reports this. It is noted: supplies of European processed cheeses increased by 28% - to more than 500 tons.

" Imported cheese is much cheaper than domestic cheese,” the report says..

It is emphasized that if Ukraine continues to import cheese in large volumes, the European product will take up half of all local sales. , domestic producers will lose a significant part of the domestic sales market.

At the same time, it is noted that a decrease in prices for Ukrainian cheeses could affect the situation.. However, it is stated that this most likely will not happen - after all, “manufacturers have already lost the habit of using such a sales promotion tool”.

“Even traditional cheeses will not be sold cheaper than 300 UAH/kg in the near future,” analysts said.