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:September 29,2025 Report Number:IN2025-0057 Report Name:Dairy and Products Annual Country:India Post:N

2、ew Delhi Report Category:Dairy and Products Prepared By:Dr.Shruti Bhogal Approved By:Karen Richards Report Highlights:India fluid milk production forecast for calendar year(CY)2026 is up two percent over 2025.Largely consumed domestically,consumption is forecasted at 221.37 MMT in 2026.For butter,bo

3、th production and consumption in 2026 are anticipated to increase by three percent over 2025.Though export is expected to rise,it remains merely one percent of total production.All skimmed milk powder production is anticipated to be used domestically due to negligible export.Weaker global prices in

4、contrast to domestic prices limits Indian exports.Primary milk production enablers are expanding the herd size of cows in milk,government support,growing private and cooperative dairy businesses,and a favorable climate.Population growth and increasing disposable income are key determinants for growi

5、ng demand.Executive Summary Indias milk production caters to almost all its demand;import remains insignificant.Supply side factors such as a large herd of cows in milk,government support,growing number of private and cooperative dairy businesses,and favorable climatic conditions are the primary pro

6、duction enablers.New Delhi(Post)forecasts India fluid milk production at 221.4 million metric ton(MMT)for calendar year(CY)2026,up by over 2 percent from 216.5 MMT in 2025.Demand drivers such as growing population,increasing disposable income,rising awareness about consumption of value-added milk pr