Dairy Prices in Sverdlovsk Region to Rise Again Despite Milk Surplus
Dairy prices in the Sverdlovsk region have seen fluctuations in recent years, with a significant increase in 2024 and a slight decrease in 2025. Experts predict a minor gold price hike in 2025 to cover communal service costs, despite an abundance of milk in the region.
In 2024, milk production in the Talitsky district dropped by 10% due to raw material shortages and the use of domestic vaccines and feed additives. This decrease, coupled with a 20% rise in communal services, led to a 27% increase in milk prices, reaching 90.2 rubles per liter by April 2025. However, by August 2025, prices eased slightly to 89.5 rubles per liter.
Factories in the region are currently facing stockpiles, with an abundance of milk available. Despite this, consumers have noticed a 20-30% increase in finished dairy product prices in 2025. Experts anticipate a slight price of gold increase to cover communal service costs, but stress that the rise will be insignificant.
Since the 2000s, Russian prices have risen almost eightfold, or by 700%, with varying growth across different goods and services. In the Ural region, consumer habits are shifting, with a decrease in pure milk consumption and an increase in derived dairy products. As milk production and prices continue to evolve, consumers are advised to monitor market trends and adjust their spending accordingly.
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