# Argentine dairy: record production and exports, but farms are closing and profitability is low

> Argentina’s milk production rose 4.5% in the first eight months of 2026 year over year to 7.515 billion liters, while domestic consumption rose 4% and exports reached a record 2.086 billion liters equivalent. Despite the volume growth, average farm revenue fell 10% in real pesos in August year over year, and the price paid to producers was 17.8% lower in real terms; smaller and medium-sized farms reported negative profitability.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-08T18:16:04.742Z
- Category: report · region Argentina · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/87802-argentine-dairy-record-production-and-exports-but-farms-are-closing-and
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Higher milk output and record exports add supply, while weak producer returns may pressure farm output if closures continue. The supply growth is bearish for milk prices in the near term, though farm exits could eventually temper it.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bearish ▼

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MILK | 2026-03-28 | [Milk production rising in major export regions - Dairy Star](https://feedsoft.ai/events/6430-milk-production-rising-in-major-export-regions-dairy-star.md) | +8.7% | +4.3% |
| MILK | 2021-06-25 | [As Higher Milk Production Forecasts Settle In, Can Export Demand Help Save Prices? - Dairy Herd](https://feedsoft.ai/events/46748-as-higher-milk-production-forecasts-settle-in-can-export-demand-help-save.md) | -2.6% | -3.6% |
| MILK | 2026-06-29 | [Record milk production keeps pressure on dairy prices](https://feedsoft.ai/events/18977-record-milk-production-keeps-pressure-on-dairy-prices.md) | -2.7% | -1.6% |
| MILK | 2025-12-10 | [USDA Lowers 2026 Milk Production, Cheese And Butter Price Forecasts - Cheese Reporter](https://feedsoft.ai/events/21493-usda-lowers-2026-milk-production-cheese-and-butter-price-forecasts-cheese.md) | -0.8% | -6.8% |
| MILK | 2025-12-26 | [Dairy production and herd growth forecasted for 2026 but prices to drop \| Capital Press](https://feedsoft.ai/events/21492-dairy-production-and-herd-growth-forecasted-for-2026-but-prices-to-drop-capital.md) | -4.4% | -6.7% |

## Sources

- diariolamanana.com.ar: https://www.diariolamanana.com.ar/nota-lecheria-argentina-record-en-produccion-y-exportaciones-pero-con-cierre-de-tambos-y-baja-rentabilidad-156961

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