Poland and Germany Become Major Suppliers of Imported Cheeses to Ukraine
In the second half of 2025, a noticeable increase in cheese imports to Ukraine has been observed. According to a study conducted by Doctor of Economic Sciences, Chief Researcher of the Agricultural Market and International Integration Department at the National Scientific Center “Institute of Agricultural Economics” Olga Kozak, the majority of imports come from European Union countries.
This is reported by AgroReview
Main Cheese Exporting Countries to Ukraine
From January to September 2025, nearly 90% of imported cheese to Ukraine came from six countries. Poland emerged as the leader, accounting for 47% of all imported cheeses. Germany took the second position with a share of 15%. Approximately 30% is collectively attributed to the Netherlands, Latvia, Italy, and France.
- Poland — 47%
- Germany — 15%
- Netherlands, Latvia, Italy, and France — about 30%
Price Decrease and Its Impact on Ukrainian Producers
“In recent months, European prices for major types of cheese have decreased by about a quarter, significantly altering the price dynamics in the market. As a result, imported products are currently being sold in Ukraine at much lower prices than domestically produced cheeses. This creates additional pressure on Ukrainian producers. The main factor behind the increase in cheese imports can be considered the lost price competition to European countries,” believes Olga Kozak.
Thus, the decrease in European cheese prices has contributed to the expansion of their supply to Ukraine, intensifying competition in the domestic market and affecting the positions of Ukrainian producers.