Milk and Dairy Products

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Milk and Dairy Products 2026

The statistics are used to describe the purpose of the statistics on milk and dairy products is to illuminate the size and value of the milk production on the farms and the use of milk for dairy products. The statistics on milk and dairy product have a long history and the key figures covering the past 100 years are comparable. The statistics in their present form are comparable from 1990 onwards.

Statistical presentation

The statistics on milk and milk products are a monthly and annual estimate of the total milk production of farmers. The delivered amount of milk on the dairies and the dairies' primary use of the milk weighed in and the production of a variety of fresh and processed dairy products as drinking milk and cheese. The statistics also contain data on organic milk delivered to dairies and the production of organic whole milk products for human consumption, butter and cheese. Every month data are transfer to Euro stat.

Statistical processing

Data is collected monthly on milk and dairy products. Data comes primary from administrative records. The data received is checked for completeness and consistency, as well as consistency with previous periods.

Relevance

The statistics is of great interest to agricultural organizations, the Ministry of Environment and Food and the EU. The figures is used intern in Statistics Denmark to estimate quantity and price index, and the Account for Agriculture, which is included in the National Accounts. Data on milk and dairy product are delivered every month to Euro stat.

Accuracy and reliability

Information on weighed milk and dairy production is generally accurate, as dairies are required to register and report these data. Since the weighed milk forms the basis for payments to milk producers, a high degree of precision is ensured. However, there may be uncertainty in the calculation of prices and values, as supplementary payments are only determined after the end of the dairy year. In addition, the consumption of milk on farms and for feed is based on professional estimates, which introduces a minor degree of uncertainty.

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Timeliness and punctuality

The statistics are published every month. For a specific month it will be published 1½ month after the end of the month concerned. A more detail year statistics will be publish ½ year after the end of the year concerned. The statistics are usually published without delay in relation to the scheduled date.

Comparability

The statistical compilation methods have remained relatively stable over time, allowing for long time series. Much of the data is comparable with other EU countries, as it is prepared in accordance with the EU regulation on milk. Similar data for milk production in EU member states can be found on the Eurostat website.

Accessibility and clarity

New month figures are published in Statbank in the tables ANI71: Milk production and use of milk by unit (month) and yearly figures ANI7: Milk production and use of milk by unit.