Milk Production in Russia Increases by 0.7%, Stockpiles Grow by 63%

Consumption of milk from January to September 2025 also showed positive dynamics, rising by 1.1% to 4.72 million tons. Simultaneously, warehouse stockpiles significantly increased: as of early November, they reached 59.4 thousand tons, which is 63% more than a year earlier. Analysts attribute this to slowing demand in certain regions and seasonal factors.

In the cream segment, the situation remains less favorable. Production from January to October 2025 decreased by 9% to 274 thousand tons, and consumption from January to September decreased by 6% to 252.1 thousand tons. Cream stockpiles at the beginning of November increased by 22% to 8.5 thousand tons, indicating an oversupply in this segment.

Overall, the production of whole milk products from January to October 2025 decreased by 0.2% to 10.07 million tons. Meanwhile, consumption from January to September increased by 0.2%, reaching 9.35 million tons.