The Growth of Milk Reception in Chile

The recent report from the National Federation of Milk Producers (Fedeleche), based on data provided by the Office of Agricultural Studies and Policies (Odepa), highlights a significant increase in the reception of raw milk in Chile. As of March 2025, the country saw a reception of 574.3 million liters, marking a 6.5% increase compared to the same period the previous year. This amounts to an annual increase of 35.2 million liters and indicates a stable demand from the dairy industry, coupled with efficient national milk production management.

The detailed breakdown shows varied regional performances: Los Lagos, accounting for 41.8% of national reception, saw a 5.0% rise, Los Ríos saw its reception grow by 11.8%, and Bio-Bio experienced an impressive 59.4% increase. However, the Metropolitan Region registered a decline of 11.7%, underlining a complex geographic variation in milk reception dynamics across the nation. In March alone, Chile experienced a 12.8% increase in milk reception, totaling 187.0 million liters. This surge was particularly pronounced in Los Lagos, which saw a 15.9% rise, and Los Ríos with a 17.3% increase. Conversely, La Araucanía witnessed a slight contraction of 1.6%. These figures underscore ongoing regional and national trends in Chile's dairy sector.