TURKSTAT Data: Decrease in Cow Milk Collection Amount in September

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced a significant decrease in the total amount of cow's milk collected in September. According to the data for September 2023, the amount of collected cow's milk showed a decrease of 3.5% compared to the previous year. The milk production sector, which frequently encounters such fluctuations, is closely monitoring this development.

This decrease is attributed to factors such as rising input costs, milk prices, and milk yield, especially in recent times. Producers are going through difficult times due to recently rising energy and feed costs. The fluctuations in milk prices are causing producers to reassess and review their production plans.

Additionally, based on the data published by TÜİK, it is thought that the reduction in milk in September is also related to changes in consumption habits and low market demand. The amount of milk collected in September 2022 was recorded at approximately 1.5 million tons, and this year, this figure has fallen to around 1.45 million tons, which indicates how it can affect the market dynamics of milk.

Experts warn that such instabilities can lead to price imbalances between producers and consumers in terms of the sustainability of milk production. Particularly, this situation has the potential to create challenges in the production of high-quality dairy products. Therefore, the direction in which the changes in the sector and these reductions will progress is eagerly awaited.

On the other hand, the increase in milk prices may make milk and dairy products, which are basic food items, more valuable in the face of rising demand, especially in the autumn months. This indicates a significant transformation process for both consumers and producers. While the dairy sector tries to cope with these fluctuations, it must develop various strategies and adapt.

Thus, the decline in cow's milk production is a critical determinant not only for producers but also for milk prices on supermarket shelves and consumer budgets. The general state of the sector and future forecasts will provide a clearer picture in the coming days.