FECALAC: International trade of dairy products in Central American countries 2005 to 2024 (projection)

This technical report analyzes the evolution of international trade of dairy products in Central America during the period 2005-2024, including future projections. The document presents statistical data on regional milk production, which shows sustained growth from 3,110 million kilograms in 2005 to 4,332 million in 2023, with a coefficient of determination R² = 0.9569. It examines in detail the behavior of total imports, both regional and extra-regional, evidencing a significant increase in the volume of imports equivalent to fluid milk (ELF) of 412 million kilograms and a value of 1,325 million dollars in 2024. The analysis includes the importance of establishing harmonized regulations to facilitate intraregional trade and improve the competitiveness of the Central American dairy sector.