In the period from January to May 2023, cheese production increased by 1.6% while the production of acidified dairy products decreased by 9.4%. The quantity of raw milk imported by processors also decreased by 38.3% during this period compared to the same period in 2022. In May 2023, cow's milk collected by processing units increased by 16.7% compared to the previous month, with the production of acidified dairy products experiencing the highest increase at 29.5%. However, the quantity of raw milk imported by processing plants decreased by 1.9% in May 2023 compared to the previous month.