Agribusiness Handbook: Milk / Dairy Products - FAO
Agribusiness Handbook: Milk / Dairy Products - FAO
Agribusiness Handbook: Milk / Dairy Products - FAO
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4.4.3 The Republic of Moldova<br />
Overall consumption of dairy products in the Republic of Moldova is low at<br />
130 kg/capita. Despite this, there are exports of milk powder, both whole and<br />
skim. Imports are mainly powered milk, but also include increasing quantities<br />
of cheese. Butter and liquid milk are also imported.<br />
Table 30: Trade in dairy products, the Republic of Moldova (tons)<br />
<strong>Dairy</strong> products 2005 2006 2007<br />
Imports<br />
Liquid milk & cream 161 352 625<br />
UHT milk 615 637 1,999<br />
Fermented milk 1,114 1,543 2,644<br />
Whey 16 93 36<br />
Butter & butterfat 463 1,404 1,613<br />
Cheese 259 494 687<br />
Exports<br />
Liquid milk & cream 15,932 28,955 24,021<br />
UHT milk 777 1,742 1,350<br />
Fermented milk 2,856 4,773 5,771<br />
Butter & butterfat 250 243 296<br />
Cheese 2,465 2,555 2,664<br />
Source: UN<br />
4.4.4 Mongolia<br />
Table 31: Trade in dairy products, Mongolia (tons)<br />
<strong>Dairy</strong> products 2005 2006 2007<br />
Imports<br />
Liquid milk & cream 4,051 3,741 3,320<br />
UHT milk 1,293 1,109 1,092<br />
Fermented milk 104 502 557<br />
Whey 27 10 31<br />
Butter & butterfat 8 104 115<br />
Cheese 155 253 333<br />
Source: UN<br />
Consumption of milk and milk products in Mongolia is about 140 kg/<br />
capita. There are no exports. Imports are made to satisfy the consumption<br />
requirements of the urban population, and include liquid milk, powered milk,<br />
yogurt and small quantities of butter and cheese.<br />
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