India’s Dairy Sector Now Accounts for 13% of Global Cow Milk Output

India’s dairy sector, a bedrock of rural prosperity, now accounts for a staggering 13% share of global cattle milk output (f24% of total milk output). For industry professionals, this isn’t just a milestone—it’s a signal that India is gearing up to transform from a domestic leader into a serious global dairy export contender. The dairy…
Global Milk Surge Pressures Dairy Market Stability

A sharp increase in milk production across the European Union, United States, and New Zealand is exerting significant downward pressure on commodity dairy prices. With supply now outpacing demand—amid weakening domestic consumption and slow export growth—market fundamentals are shifting toward bearish sentiment. The EU faces easing supply constraints but afternoon droughts threaten feed stocks. In…
Global Dairy Intelligence Connects East and West

India’s DairyNews7X7.com Joins Forces with Argentina’s eDairyNews.com New Delhi, India / Córdoba, Argentina – DairyNews7X7.com, India’s premier dairy‑sector news platform founded by Kuldeep Sharma (aka Dairyguru), today announces a strategic global partnership with eDairyNews.com, Argentina’s leading international dairy news portal operated by Dairy Corp, directed by Alejandro Maurino. About DairyNews7X7.com (India / Asia) Founded in 2020…
Global Dairy Consumption Set to Soar-AHDB

According to the OECD/FAO Agricultural Outlook (2023–2033), global demand for dairy—especially fresh milk—will grow by approximately 11% per capita over the next decade . This growth is driven predominantly by rising incomes and population in developing regions, with Asia (notably India and Pakistan), the Middle East, and Africa leading the charge. Fresh dairy consumption in…
Which countries pay the least and most for milk?

Is your milk habit now a drain on your grocery budget? The staple has become a whole lot more expensive in numerous countries over the past few years. A slew of factors is behind the surge in prices. General inflation has driven up the cost of everything, while increased production expenses, including rising feed, energy…
Global milk production costs increasing – Rabobank

A recent report by RaboResearch highlights a significant rise in milk production costs from 2019 to 2024. The operating cost environment for average milk producers is likely to be more expensive and variable over the next 10 years compared to the last decade. Driving this increase are structural factors such as regulatory pressures, energy transition costs, climate…
Technology drives Paneer production amid rising global demand

Paneer, the soft, creamy cheese at the heart of so many Indian dishes, is undergoing a transformation. From curries to snacks, this protein-packed dairy favourite has been a kitchen staple for generations. However, as demand for paneer soars in India and the global market, traditional methods of production are struggling to keep up. One of…
Global milk supplies expected to be stable in second half of 2024

According to latest estimates, global milk production across the key producing regions is expected to remain stable with a small decline of 0.1% year-on-year. This is slightly lower than the 0.1% increase recorded in 2023 and a downgrade from the 0.25% growth predicted earlier this year. There is expected to be some variability across key…
Future Milk Availability: 4 Critical Challenges Facing the Global and Indian Dairy Industry

Recently, I came across an insightful infographic by A Insights highlighting four pivotal challenges facing the global dairy industry. Intrigued, I delved deeper to understand the impact of these challenges on our ambitious forecast of around 660 billion liters of milk production and 800 ml of per capita availability by 2047, coinciding with India’s centenary…
Dairy prices weakened ,milk production expanded but dairy trade contracted globally in 2023

International Dairy Prices In 2023, the FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 123.7, down 17.3% from 2022. Weakness persisted from January to September due to reduced imports by major buyers like China for whole milk powder (WMP) amid high stocks and weakened demand from the HRI sector post-COVID. Increased milk production in China and weakened consumer…