Structural dilemma: Why is the consumption of dairy products in our country "picky"? Where is the upgrade path?

Issues in China's Dairy Product Structure (1) Imbalance in the distribution of dairy sources across the country China's suitable areas for raising dairy cows and producing high-quality milk are mainly located in the grasslands of Northeast, Northwest, and North China, specifically in Inner Mongolia, Northeast, and Hebei. In recent years, dairy sources have also been concentrated in Ningxia and Gansu. These regions account for approximately 70% of the country's dairy cows and over 60% of raw milk. However, the southeastern part of China, which accounts for 95% of the GDP and over 60% of the population, is the main consumer group for the dairy industry. Due to factors such as resources, climate, and economic development, the phenomenon of "milk transported from north to south and from west to east" has persisted for a long time, which has limited the adjustment and optimization of the dairy product structure in areas with scarce milk sources to some extent. (2) Imbalance in the ...