美国农业部（USDA）：2026新西兰乳制品产业半年度报告（英文版）（29页）.pdf

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 12,2026 Report Number:NZ2026-0009 Report Name:Dairy and Products Semi-annual Country:New Zealand

2、Post:Wellington Report Category:Dairy and Products Prepared By:Robere Hall Approved By:Lazaro Sandoval Report Highlights:New Zealand fluid milk production for market year(MY)2026 is forecast to reach a record 22.1 million metric tons(MMT).This forecast reflects favorable economic conditions for the

3、dairy sector,including strong farm-gate returns supporting higher milk output in addition to continued investment in productivity improvements and infrastructure.MY 2025 milk production concluded at 21.93 MMT,reaching production levels not seen since MY 2018,when the national herd had an additional

4、315,000 cows in milk,reflecting strong sectorial productivity growth.Whole milk powder(WMP)continues to be the leading export category by volume.However,a notable production shift is underway with expanded capacity for cheese production,as well as specialty and functional products.2 Executive Summar

5、y New Zealand fluid milk production for 2026 market year(MY)is forecast to reach a record 22.1 million metric tons(MMT).This forecast reflects favorable economic conditions for the dairy sector,including strong farm-gate returns supporting higher milk output in addition to continued investment produ

6、ctivity improvements,innovation,and on-farm infrastructure.Milk production in 2026 is influenced by the following factors:Strong farm gate milk price and growing margins Expansion of national dairy herd Increased imports of supplemental feed and fertilizer Production concerns due to El Nio weather p