Mexico: Dairy sector remains resilient

게시됨 2021년 11월 29일

Tridge 요약

Mexico's dairy sector is showing growth with an expanding dairy herd and increased milk production, reaching 12.85 million tons in 2021. The industry faces challenges such as rising costs and the pandemic's impact, leading to changes in ownership and cooperation among smaller dairy farms. Despite these challenges, investment in genetics and manufacturing has improved milk quality and yield. Mexico's milk consumption per capita is the lowest in North America at 62 liters, but there is potential for growth in cheese consumption. The country's cheese production is predominantly artisanal, with the US and Guatemala as the main export destinations. Butter demand remains stable, with domestic production meeting demand and minimal imports expected.

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원본 콘텐츠

With 129 million citizens, Mexico's dairy sector continues to offer growth potential to US exporters and producers. However, the country's dairy industry has also proved resilient, with a robust dairy herd, access to water and considerable domestic food production helping to continue the expansion of milk production and supply. from Mexico produced 12.85 million tons of milk in 2021, while production in 2022 is forecast at 12.98 million tons (+1%). The Dutch breed is the main breed used in the most industrialized cheese factories, where an average of 37 liters of milk/cow/day is reached. In the case of mixed breeds with Zebu cattle (Bos indicus), the average is 9 liters/cow/day. Mexico's dairy panorama The country's milk production sector comprises around 250,000 dairy farms, most of which are micro and small operations with fewer than 100 cows each. Many dairy farmers have gone bankrupt or reduced their herds due to rising input costs and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

출처: Milkpoint