1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:May 21,2025 Report Number:MX2025-0024 Report Name:Dairy and Products Semi-annual Country:Mexico Post:M

2、exico City Report Category:Dairy and Products Prepared By:Gustavo Lara Approved By:Susan Karimiha Report Highlights:Mexicos dairy sector is projected to grow modestly in 2025,supported by better feed and water access,herd expansion,and ongoing efficiency gains.Production is expected to rise despite

3、20232024 drought impacts and New World Screwworm infestations in southern Mexico.Imports of fluid milk and butter will likely decline from 2024 peaks,while cheese imports hold steady.Milk powder imports are set to increase as processors favor lower-cost raw inputs,creating opportunities for U.S.expo

4、rters.Dairy consumption remains driven by population growth,rising incomes,and strong demand from processors and the foodservice industry.2 Executive Summary Fluid Milk.Production is forecast to increase one percent in 2025 to 13.9 million metric tons(MMT).This growth is expected to be supported by

5、improved access to feed and water,an expanded dairy herd,and improved milk yields.Consumption is forecast to increase by one percent to 13.9 MMT.The growth is expected to be primarily fueled by population growth and expanding demand from dairy processors.Milk imports are forecast to decrease 21 perc

6、ent to 30,000 metric tons(MT).Increased domestic production of fluid milk and a less favorable exchange rate are expected to drive down milk imports from the record levels reached in 2024.Cheese.Production is forecast to increase two percent in 2025 to 485,000 MT.An increased supply of milk is expec