In March 2023, the quantity of cow's milk collected from farms and collection centers by processing units increased by 17.5% compared to February 2023 and by 15.0% compared to March 2022.
The quantity of cow's milk collected from farms and collection centers by processing units increased by 13.4% in the period January 1 - March 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022.
March 2023 compared to February 2023
In March 2023 compared to the previous month, the quantity of cow's milk collected by processing units increased by 17.5%. Butter production recorded the highest growth (+20.4%).
The quantity of raw milk imported by processing units increased by 9.3% in March 2023 compared to the previous month.
March 2023 compared to March 2022
In March 2023, the quantity of cow's milk collected by processing units increased by 15.0% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. The largest production increase was recorded for butter (+13.9%), while the largest decrease was observed in cultured milk (yogurt, drinking yogurt, buttermilk, and other similar dairy products) (-13.1%).
The quantity of raw milk imported by processing units decreased by 32.4% in March 2023 compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.
January 1 - March 31, 2023, compared to January 1 - March 31, 2022
In the period January 1 - March 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, the quantity of cow's milk collected by processing units increased by 13.4%. The largest production growth was recorded for consumer cream (+1.0%). Butter production had the largest decrease (-13.2%).