Domestic Milk Intake by milk processors and co-ops was estimated at 708.0 million litres in October 2025, an increase of 34.9 million litres (+5.2%) when compared with October 2024 and up 119.3 million litres (+20.3%) when compared with the same month in 2023.
Fat content for October 2025 was 4.87%, down from 4.93% in October 2024. Protein content dropped from 4.04% to 4.00% in the 12 months to October 2025.
Butter production decreased from 24,300 tonnes in October 2024 to 19,300 tonnes in October 2025, down 5,000 tonnes.
For the period January to October 2025, Domestic Milk Intake was estimated at 8.08 billion litres, an increase of 432.9 million litres (+5.7%) when compared with the same period in 2024 and up 210.0 million litres (+2.7%) when compared with 2023.
These findings can be attributed to Stephanie Kelleher, Statistician in the Agriculture Section of the CSO.
Up-to-date trends of monthly Domestic Milk Intake for 2023, 2024 and 2025 can be seen in Figure 1.
Table 1 presents analysis of month versus month comparisons of the current year and previous year's Domestic Milk Intake.
| X-axis label | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 180.4 | 148.5 | 162.5 |
| Feb | 381 | 351.9 | 327.8 |
| Mar | 801.4 | 757.2 | 821.8 |
| Apr | 1028 | 952 | 1074.5 |
| May | 1159 | 1107.4 | 1183.4 |
| June | 1045.5 | 1031.2 | 1080.5 |
| Jul | 1014.5 | 972.4 | 1004.9 |
| Aug | 909.1 | 887.2 | 944.8 |
| Sep | 763.7 | 767.7 | 773.2 |
| Oct | 588.7 | 673.1 | 708 |
| Nov | 381.7 | 512.3 | |
| Dec | 205.3 | 267.6 |
Table 2 summarises the monthly collection of milk and production of milk products.
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Editor's Note
This release has been selected for a new combined statistical release format that started with the January 2025 release. The combined format presents the monthly data in a slimmed down monthly snapshot of the main changes which are complemented by a quarterly release to provide additional context and analysis of trends over a longer period of time. Please note that the monthly snapshot continues to provide the same set of charts and tables as the previous format.
As this is a new approach for CSO Statistical Releases, we welcome feedback on the initiative from users of the release. Please contact us with your comments by email to milk@cso.ie.