Milk Statistics

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 Directive 96/16/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:

1975-2024

Base Period:

Not applicable

Sector Coverage:

Not applicable

Survey Size:

Approx 30 creameries

Principal Variables:

Milk intake, fat content, milk sold, butter

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