According to the sector's union, in 2017 consumption of milk and its derivatives reached 212 liters per capita, 33% above the level recommended by international health agencies.
According to the National Chamber of Milk Producers (Caprole), growth in milk production recorded in the country in recent years, is explained by an increase in domestic demand and a rise in exports to Central America and the Caribbean.
Infant milk formula and yogurt are the derivatives which recorded the highest increases in demand between September 2015 and August 2016, compared to the same period last year.
The figures presented in the National Dairy Congress in Costa Rica, held in October, indicate that demand for dairy products grew at a rate of 6.5% last year, driven by increased demand for products such as yogurt in its different presentations, milk formula and cheese, among things.
Annual consumption per person increased from 182 liters in 2005 to 202 liters in 2013, while domestic production increased 18% between 2009 and last year.
Increased consumption of yogurt, ice cream, cheese, sour cream and flavored milks explains much of the increase in sales of milk products in general in recent years and the increase in national milk production, which rose from 890,000 tonnes in 2009 to 1,055,000 tons in 2013, according to the National Association of Milk Producers.
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