Canada's Milk Production Set to Increase
CANADA - The estimate for total Canadian milk production for calendar year 2012 is 8.45 million metric tons (MMT), representing an increase from year 2011 levels of 8.40 MMT.
25 October 2012
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An increase in dairy requirements
from the dairy processing industry is forecast to increase fluid milk production to 8.50 MMT in
2013.
The estimate for total cheese production in 2012 is 304 TMT, which represents a four per cent
increase from year 2011 levels of 292 TMT. In 2013, cheddar cheese production is expected to
remain near 2012 levels due to sustained demand countered by strong stocks.
Total butter production in 2012 is expected to increase to 93 TMT from 2011 levels of 87 TMT
due to increased industrial use and a replenishing of stocks that were low during the two years
previous when production was lagging behind the quota. Butter production in 2013 is forecast
slightly lower than 2012 levels due to strong stocks.
The estimate for skim milk powder production for 2012 is 86 TMT, up 13 per cent from 2011,
and is reflective of the strong increase in butter production in 2012. Non-fat dried milk
production is forecast to ease to 82 TMT in 2013.
In 2011, Canadian dairy exports were valued at approximately C$252 million, while imports
amounted to C$669 million. The main products exported by Canada in 2011 were ice cream and
edible ice products, cheese (mainly specialty), and whey. These represent 23 per cent, 16 per cent
and 16 per cent, respectively, share of total exports. Top dairy imports included various kinds of
cheeses (39 per cent) followed by milk protein substances (16 per cent) and casein and casein
products (11 per cent) (value basis).
Total cheese exports (excluding cream and fresh cheeses) are estimated to reach 9,000 MT in
2012 and are forecast to remain near the same level in 2013.
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