After recovery in March, the Brazilian milk market is stable in April

Published Apr 28, 2021

Tridge summary

The dairy market in Paraná, Brazil, experienced a recovery in March, with significant price increases in key products such as UHT milk, spot milk, and various cheeses, leading to a 3.52% increase in the reference value of milk. However, in the first half of April, the market stabilized with a projected 1.12% increase from March. The international dairy sector, on the other hand, saw only small variations or decreases, despite increases in agricultural commodities like soybeans and corn. The high production costs are causing concern for the dairy sector, affecting producer income, and is a issue that producers need to monitor and address.

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Original content

The dairy market recovered in March, with the main products in the commercialization mix registering significant appreciation. As a result, the reference value of milk - used as parameters in negotiations between producers and industry - increased by 3.52%, closing March at R $ 1.6247. In the first three weeks of April, the sector entered into stability, with the projection that the market will reach the end of the month with an increase of 1.12% in relation to March. The data were presented at a meeting of the Paraná Farmers / Milk Industry Parity Council (Conseleite-PR), held on Tuesday (27), by videoconference. In March, the increase was widespread. UHT milk, for example, appreciated by 7.25% and spot, by 9.68%. In cheeses, the mozzarella - the main product in the commercialization mix - came up 1.53%, while dish, parmesan and provolone also gained price: 2.38%, 2.51% and 0.82%, respectively. Other derivatives, such as milk drinks, yogurt and dulce de leche also registered an ...

Source: Opresenterural