Spain: A Key Player in the Global Dairy Market
Spain is a prominent name in the international dairy industry, owing to its robust infrastructure and significant production capabilities. Below are detailed insights into Spain's dairy sector, which underlines its importance in the global dairy market.
Milk Production and Dairy Cattle
Spain boasts a substantial number of dairy cattle, contributing significantly to its milk production:
- Number of Dairy Cattle: Approximately 800,000 heads/year
- Milk Production Volume: Estimated around 7 million tonnes/year
Dairy Processing and Products
Spain's advanced dairy processing industry is responsible for transforming raw milk into a wide array of dairy products. Here are the key figures:
- Milk Processing Volume: Over 6 million tonnes/year
- Cheese Production Volume: 320,000 tonnes/year
- Volume of Milk Powder and Whey Production: 100,000 tonnes/year
Key Enterprises and Farms
Several prominent companies and farms are pivotal to Spain's dairy sector. Notable names include:
Dairy Plants
- Capsa Food
- Innolact
- Lactalis Iberia
- Danone España
- Central Lechera Asturiana
Dairy Farms
- Agropecuaria Jabugo
- Torre de Núñez
- Granja Cantagrullas
Export and Import Dynamics
Spain is actively engaged in the international dairy market with notable import and export activities:
- Export of Dairy Products: Around 400,000 tonnes/year
- Import of Dairy Products: Approximately 300,000 tonnes/year
Significant Events in the Dairy Industry
Recent developments illustrate strategic shifts within Spain's dairy sector:
- Milk Deliveries: Expected to rise by 0.4% year-on-year in 2024, propelled by higher yields and stabilizing prices (EU Short-Term Outlook).
- Raw Milk Prices: No change reported in Spain compared to May of the current year.
- Capsa Food Acquisition: Capsa Food has acquired a 40% stake in the Galicia-based company, Innolact, indicating consolidation and growth within the industry.
- Growing demand for curd snacks in European countries, including Spain, is projected for 2024.
- Danone announced plans to relocate part of its yogurt production from Spain to Romania and is exploring solutions to assist its contracted farmers in Spain.
- The subdued global demand could continue to challenge Spain's dairy exports, especially with the EHD impact on dairy operations.
- Lactalis has adopted packaging innovations for its Puleva dairy product line in Spain, reflecting a focus on sustainable practices.
Sources: EU Short-Term Outlook 2024, Local news and industry reports.
Modified: 2024/11/11