Domestic milk intake up over 20 million litres in the first quarter of 2026

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) have reported an estimated total domestic milk intake of 1.33 billion litres within the first three months of the year

Domestic milk intake by milk processors and co-ops was estimated at 815.7 million litres in March 2026, a decrease of 6.1 million litres (0.7%) when compared with March 2025 but up 58.6 million litres (7.7%) when compared with the same month in 2024. File photo

In the first quarter of 2026, domestic milk intake was estimated to have risen by 20.4 million litres.

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) estimate a total domestic milk intake of 1.33 billion litres within the first three months of the year. This represents an increase of 1.6% (20.4 million litres) when compared to 2025 figures and 6% (75 million litres) when compared to 2024 figures in the same period.