Colombia's Milk Production Reaches Historic High, Surpassing 8.4 Billion Liters in 2025
Portafolio Journalist 04.04.2026 08:47 Updated: 04.04.2026 08:47
TL;DR
- Milk production in Colombia reached a historic 8.405 billion liters in 2025.
- This represents a 9% growth compared to 7.712 billion liters in 2024.
- Factors contributing to the growth include favorable climate, increased domestic consumption, and higher prices paid to producers.
- Per capita milk consumption rose from 154 to 168 liters annually.
- Producer prices increased by approximately 9.6% to $2,125 per liter.
- Colombia continues to import more dairy products than it exports, with a trade deficit of US$198.9 million in 2025.
- The upcoming impact of the Free Trade Agreement with the US, allowing tariff-free milk powder imports, poses a concern for national production.