Every year about 130 million liters of milk are imported in solid or concentrated form for industrialization.
Prensa.com reports: "These imports are the result of a market which is thirsty and unsatisfied with the 100% local raw material . But rather than being a weakness, some would argue that there is a clear opportunity for local producers. "
One aspect in favor of the local dairy industry is that around 330 million liters of milk consumed a year. "Beyond the technical aspects, challenges for the sector really revolve around organizational elements," said Alejandro Acosta, Livestock Development Officer of the United Nations Organization for Food and Agriculture (FAO) .