Irish CSO Reports
31 January 2013
Irish CSO Reports - Milk Statistics December 2012
Domestic Milk Intake | 2011 | 2012 | % change |
---|---|---|---|
million litres | |||
December | 145.2 | 136.2 | -6.2% |
Jan-Dec | 5,377.0 | 5,231.0 | -2.7% |
Domestic Milk Intake Down 6.2% in December
Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers was estimated at 136.2 million litres for December 2012. This was 6.2% below the corresponding 2011 figure.
Comparing the December 2012 milk produce figures with those for December 2011 shows that:
- Total milk sold for human consumption increased by 0.8% to 40.2 million litres.
- Butter production was down 16.3% to 4,100 tonnes.
Domestic Milk Intake

January 2013
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