Key Market Indicators
Milk consumption is expected to reach €650 million by 2026, down 0% from the 2020 figure of €651 million. Demand dropped 1.1% year-on-year. The UK, Italy and France took the second, third and fourth spots in the rankings. Irish milk production is predicted to reach 9.6 million metric tons in 2026, up 1.9% year-on-year. Since 1966, supply has risen 4.6% year-on-year. Ireland was 20th in 2021, behind Spain with 8.6 million metric tons. The US Virgin Islands, Pakistan and Brazil were in positions two, three and four respectively.
