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Date Last Updated: 07-04-2025

Survey Name:

Milk Statistics

Survey purpose:

The survey's primary purpose is to provide information on the amount of cow's milk processed by milk processors and co-ops, which in turn gives an indication of the amount of milk being produced by Irish farmers.

Legislative Basis National:

Legislative Basis European:

EU Regulation 2022/2379/EC

EU Regulation 2023/2745/EC

Periodicity:

Monthly

Statistical Population:

Milk processors and co-ops in Ireland

Sampling Frame:

List of milk processors and co-ops maintained by the section. Births as per Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Reference Area:

State

Time Coverage:

1975-2025

Base Period:

Not applicable

Sector Coverage:

Not applicable

Survey Size:

Approx 30 milk processors and co-ops.

Principal Variables:

Milk intake, fat content, protein content, milk sold, butter, skimmed milk powder and cheese.

Principal External Users:

Eurostat, Media

Contact Organisation:

Central Statistics Office

Business Area:

Business Statistics

Contact Person:

Stephanie Kelleher

Contact Person Function:

Statistician

Other Business Area Specialists:

Contact email:

milk@cso.ie

Contact phone number:

(+353) 21 453 5000