Milk producers say price adjustment is insufficient and does not reflect the country's economic reality
According to producers, the price should have increased by about $102 per liter. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Milk producers in Colombia are concerned about a 1.3% price increase for milk from 2026-2027.
- They argue this increase does not reflect the rising costs of production, such as a 23.7% rise in minimum wage and 5.1% inflation.
- Key cost factors like fuel, transport, energy, and agricultural inputs have also seen sustained increases.
- The Ministry of Agriculture's decision to deviate from the Dairy National Council's recommendation has widened the gap between income and expenses for producers.
- Producers estimate they are losing approximately $76 per liter of milk produced in real terms.
- This situation threatens the profitability of dairy farms, investment in quality, and could lead to producers exiting the market.
- A continued trend of rising costs and insufficient price adjustments could jeopardize national milk supply and food sovereignty.
- Analac emphasizes the need for sustainable milk production that adequately compensates producers.