Global milk production is increasing in the Northern Hemisphere and falling in Oceania

In April, continental Europe experienced an increase in raw milk production due to favorable weather conditions and improved fodder supply, with the majority of the increase coming from Central and Eastern Europe. However, milk production in the northwestern region of Europe, including Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, is declining due to low farm profitability, environmental constraints, and labor shortages. The European Union currently has a balance between milk supply and demand, but a further decrease in milk production could lead to increased competition and reduced profitability for processing enterprises. Demand for raw milk remains high from butter and cheese producers in Europe and the United States, where milk production has increased despite a decrease in milk consumption. The global demand for milk powder is currently restrained by the economic crisis in China. In the United States, milk production has increased despite a decrease in milk consumption, driven by exports and the use of milk in semi-finished products.