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China’s dairy imports down in 2023: What’s the outlook for 2024?

China’s dairy imports down in 2023: What’s the outlook for 2024? - Dairy News 7X7

China is an important buyer on the world dairy markets, with a strong influence on global demand that plays into price dynamics. Imports of dairy products to China continued to decline in 2023, driven by increased domestic production and weaker consumer demand. Imports of dairy products into China totalled 2.6 million tonnes in 2023, down […]

India imports Gir Bull semen from Brazil to improve productivity

India imports Gir Bull semen from Brazil to improve productivity - Dairy News 7X7

India has imported 40,000 doses of bull semen from Brazil for the first time to boost milk output via artificial insemination, a top official at the Brazilian embassy said. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), which has imported the doses, aims to increase the number of Indian native breeds, Gir and Kankrej, and raise their […]

Will China continue the downtrend in dairy demand?

Will China continue the downtrend in dairy demand? - Dairy News 7X7

China plays a vital role in setting price direction on global dairy markets. During recent times, they have been buying less amid high imports in 2021 and comfortable domestic milk supplies. Farmgate milk prices have been declining in recent months in response to weaker global market prices. While milk production has improved, the reduction in […]

What does data tell us about spike in milk prices?

When read with wholesale inflation for dairy products, there seems to be a close connection between rise in fodder and dairy product inflation Anecdotal accounts of dairy products being unavailable in markets combined with high inflation for milk and milk products, recent speculation about the government allowing milk imports, and its subsequent refutation by the […]