In September 2023, the quantity of cow's milk collected from farms and collection centers by processing units decreased by 6.8% compared to August 2023 and by 0.1% compared to September 2022.

The amount of milk collected from farms and collection centers by processing units increased during the period January 1 to September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, by 9.2%.

September 2023 compared to August 2023:

In September 2023, compared to the previous month, the quantity of cow's milk collected by processing units decreased by 6.8%.

The largest decrease in production was recorded in cream consumption (-7.7%), while a production increase was noted in butter (+3.6%).

The quantity of raw milk imported by processing units increased in September 2023 compared to the previous month by 16.1%.

September 2023 compared to September 2022:

Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, in September 2023, the quantity of cow's milk collected by processing units decreased by 0.1%.

Milk consumption had the largest decrease (-9.3%). The quantity of raw milk imported by processing units decreased in September 2023 by 7.6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.

Period January 1 to September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022:

In the period January 1 to September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, the quantity of cow's milk collected by processing units increased by 9.2%.

The production of cream consumption remained at the same level as in the corresponding period of 2022.

The production of acidified milk (yogurt, drinking yogurt, buttermilk, and other similar dairy products) had the largest decrease (-6.7%).

The quantity of raw milk imported by processing units decreased by 28.7% in the period January 1 to September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022.