According to the State Customs Service, in the first seven months of 2025, Ukraine exported 8,100 tons of cheese, which is 24.6% higher than last year’s figures. In monetary terms, exports reached 37.2 million US dollars, which is 32.9% more than in the same period of 2024.
This is reported by Finway
Key Markets for Ukrainian Cheese Exports
The main buyers of domestic cheese products remain Moldova, accounting for 33.8% of total exports, Kazakhstan (30%), and Germany (9.1%). The export of cheese products has particularly surged: in July 2025, the volumes of shipments in this category doubled compared to last year.
“The main factor behind this jump was the decrease in the competitiveness of Russian products in Central Asian countries.”
Import Dynamics of Cheese into Ukraine
Alongside the growth in exports, imports of cheese into Ukraine have also increased. From January to July 2025, 22,700 tons of cheese were imported into the domestic market, which is 14.6% more than in the same period last year. In financial terms, spending on imports reached 143.2 million dollars, which is 22.8% higher than last year’s figure. The largest share of imports is traditionally provided by Poland (44.7%), Germany (13.7%), and the Netherlands (8.1%).