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Milk and Dairy Products Production, November 2015

676 thousand 704 tons of cow milk was collected by commercial dairies in November

The amount of cow's milk collected increased by 6.7% in November compared to the same month of the previous year.

In November, drinking milk production by commercial dairies was 113,276 tons, an increase of 0.1% compared to the same month of the previous year. Cow cheese production rose by 49% to 539 tons, up 4.1% compared to the same month of the previous year. Sheep, goat, buffalo and mixed milk cheese varieties increased by 304 tons, 2.4% compared to the same month of the previous year.

Yoghurt production increased by 2% compared to the same month of the previous year with 86 thousand 292 tons. Buttermilk production increased by 10,4% when compared to the same month of the previous year with 51,782 tons.

The average milk content of cow milk collected by commercial dairies in November was 3.5% and the protein content was 3.3%.

Gathered cow's milk, November 2015


 
Seasonally and calendar adjusted amount of collected cow's milk increased by 0.7% in November compared to the previous month. The amount of calendered milk collected increased by 6.7% in November compared to the same month of the previous year.


The publication date of the next press release related to this subject is 16 February 2016.