Uruguay is the main supplier of whole milk powder to Brazil

Milk powder

Dairy

Brazil

Market & Price Trends

Published Mar 28, 2024

Tridge summary

During the initial two months of 2024, Brazil's dairy imports matched the previous year's figures, reaching US$ 81 million. Uruguay and Argentina remained the top suppliers, with notable increases in whole milk powder and cheese imports, where Uruguay and Argentina led respectively. Skim milk powder imports saw a minor rise, mainly from Argentina, while whey and casein imports declined. This period underscored the significant influence of South American countries on Brazil's dairy import market, especially in the cheese and whole milk powder segments.

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Original content

So far in 2024, Brazil's dairy imports have not changed compared to February 2023. During January and February, Brazil imported a total of US$ 81 million of dairy products, a figure that does not represent any variation compared to the same period in 2023. Uruguay and Argentina are Brazil's historical suppliers of whole milk powder, cheese and skim milk powder. Today, the only product in which Uruguay participates more than Argentina is in the LPE. According to data provided by the National Milk Institute (Inale), the increase in imports of whole milk powder (LPE), cheese and skimmed milk powder (LPD) stands out. Among imports, whole milk powder accounted for 54%. In January and February 2024, 27,133 tons of LPE entered the neighboring country, while in the same period last year there were 20,812. Furthermore, in 2023 Brazil had purchased 30% of whole milk powder compared to 2022. Uruguay is the main supplier, with 51%; Argentina follows, with 44%; and further down Paraguay with ...

Source: Agromeat