Cow milk production in Cyprus rose by 2.5% in August 2026

According to data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus on Monday, cow milk deliveries reached 25.36 thousand tons in August 2026, marking a 2.5% increase compared to 24.72 thousand tons recorded in August 2025. This figure represents a slight decrease from the 25.53 thousand tons produced in July 2026.

Production trends for specific dairy products showed varied results during the same period. Consumption milk output totaled 4.66 thousand tons, a 1.3% decline from the previous year, while cream production for direct consumption fell by 8% to 0.34 thousand tons. Conversely, production of cheese made exclusively from cow milk saw a significant 50% increase, rising from 0.02 thousand tons to 0.03 thousand tons. The output of acidified milk products, such as yogurt or kefir, amounted to 0.72 thousand tons, reflecting a minor year-on-year decrease of 1.3% from 0.73 thousand tons.

These statistics provide a snapshot of the domestic dairy market performance. The data tracks fluctuations in raw milk collection and the subsequent industrial processing into various consumer goods, illustrating current consumption and manufacturing patterns within the Cypriot agricultural and food sectors.