Türkiye's dairy industry demonstrated remarkable growth in November, as reported by the Turkish Statistical Institute.

Integrated dairies collected 896,257 tonnes of milk during the month, marking a significant 10.6% increase compared to November of the previous year. Over the January-November period, milk collection rose by 10.1% year-on-year, reflecting the sector's sustained upward trend.

Dairy product production also experienced notable gains. Cheese made from cow’s milk increased by 5.8%, while ayran, the yogurt-based traditional drink, saw a 6.5% rise. Yogurt production grew modestly by 1.6%, and drinking milk production edged up by 1.9%. The standout performer was butter production, which surged by an impressive 35.7%.

Looking at the cumulative figures for the January-November period, cheese production climbed by 6.2%, ayran production rose by 12.6%, and yogurt output increased by 6.8%. Drinking milk production recorded a 3.9% rise, and butter production grew significantly by 15.2%, underscoring the robust performance across all categories.

Despite these strong annual gains, November did see minor declines compared to October. The total amount of cow's milk collected fell by 2.7%, dropping from 921,231 tonnes in the previous month to 896,257 tonnes. Drinking milk production also dipped slightly by 1.0%, from 145,007 tonnes in October to 143,604 tonnes in November.

These figures highlight a thriving dairy sector in Türkiye, demonstrating consistent growth over the year while navigating minor month-to-month fluctuations. (ILKHA)