Brazil in the world dairy market

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the world and Brazilian production, consumption and trade of dairy products in the last decade. Four main dairy products were pointed out as well as the world market share of the largest suppliers of such products. The evolution of the dairy production chain in Brazil, in the last decades, which led to the sector modernization, was also described. The recent world economic crisis and its effects on demand and exports of dairy products were evaluated, as well as the price situation. At last, exports possibilities for the world main suppliers and also for Brazil were evaluated, taking into consideration the trade barriers.