Mexico: Dairy and Products Annual
Mexico’s commercial fluid milk production in 2017 is forecast at 12.2 million MT, up slightly from2016. Commercial fluid milk production, while slightly increasing, is constrained by an older herd, lack of organization among small producers, and milk quality issues. Demand for alternatives to fluid milk continues to grow, and production of processed dairy products is increasing. The sector will import substantial quantities of milk powder and cheese to relieve domestic demand from both processors and consumers. Despite competition from dairy-exporting Trans-Pacific Partnership countries and Europe, the United States is expected to maintain its market share.
