1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:June 08,2026 Report Number:AS2026-0012 Report Name:Dairy and Products Semi-annual Country:Australia Po
2、st:Canberra Report Category:Dairy and Products Prepared By:Zeljko Biki Approved By:Lazaro Sandoval Report Highlights:Australias milk production in 2026 is estimated to increase by 1.4 percent to 8.6 million metric tons,following a 2.1 percent decrease in 2025.This is a partial recovery after drought
3、 conditions impacted southwest Victoria and South Australia.This milk production growth is supported by firm farmgate milk prices,improved seasonal conditions,and relatively low feed grain costs.Domestic fluid milk consumption in 2026 is expected to decline by 0.5 percent,continuing a long-term down
4、ward trend.Factory-use milk consumption is projected to increase by 1.8 percent,largely reflecting the anticipated rise in milk production.Consequently,output of manufactured dairy products is expected to increase modestly.Exports of fluid milk,cheese,skim milk powder and butter are projected to inc
5、rease in 2026.At the same time,imports of cheese and butter are expected to reach record levels,driven by strong growth in shipments from the United States.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Australias milk production in 2026 is estimated to increase by 1.4 percent to 8.60 million metric tons(MMT),following a notabl
6、e 2.1 percent decline in 2025.The increase represents a partial recovery from drought conditions that affected southwest Victoria,one of Australias major dairy-producing regions,and South Australia.Improved seasonal conditions,firm farmgate milk prices announced for the 2026/27 season,and relatively