April 20, 2012

Brazil increases dairy imports

Total imports of milk products into Brazil have increased by 111% in March this year.

The total amount of imported dairy products was 19,003 tonnes, representing US$55.79 million.

Of this, 8,961 tonnes was milk powder.

Of the milk powder supplied, 2,438 tonnes came from Chile. Chile's share of the Brazilian market for milk powder increased from 7% in February 2011 to 27% in February 2012.

The main supplier of milk powder, Uruguay, reduced exports of milk powder by 28%. Argentina maintained its 43% share of Brazil's milk powder imports.