Dairy trade balance registers a deficit of US$ 340 million in the first two months.

Brazilian imports of milk and dairy products totaled 176 million liters equivalent in February 2026, a 1.7% increase for the month and a 16.0% decrease over the last 12 months. Milk powder was the main imported product, according to monitoring by Embrapa's Milk Intelligence Center. Exports rose 21.5% in February 2026 compared to the previous month, totaling 5.1 million liters equivalent, and fell 14.8% compared to February 2025. For the full year 2026, the dairy trade balance showed a deficit of US$ 340 million, equivalent to 144 million liters of milk. The international price of whole milk powder rose 5.5% in the first half of March 2026 compared to February, being quoted at US$ 3,863 per ton. Skimmed milk powder saw a 10.9% increase, quoted at US$3,243 per ton. 

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.