Spain: Exports Drive Improvements in the Spanish Dairy Sector

The Spanish dairy sector continues to improve its efficiency by increasing milk deliveries and milk per cow ratio. In 2020, Spanish total production of cow milk may increase slightly to 7.3 million tons despite the COVID-19 crisis. During this period, Spanish household consumption of dairy products increased sharply. However, the closure of the hospitality sector in Spain and worldwide in response to COVID-19 related measures affected the domestic and external demand for Spanish high-valued cheese. Consequently, total Spanish dairy exports may lower slightly in 2020. However, the Spanish dairy industry expects exports to rebound in 2021.

Spain: Exports Drive Improvements in the Spanish Dairy Sector