The production of cow’s milk in Mallorca recorded a 20.5% drop in 2025, falling from 9.5 million litres in 2024 to 7,579,329 litres, according to the figures presented by the Government at the Dairy Sector Board meeting held in Menorca.

cow’s milk in Mallorca

Across the Balearic Islands, cow’s milk production stood at 54,989,342 litres, which represents a 3.7% decrease compared with the previous year, with 2.1 million fewer litres. The trend, however, has not been the same across the islands. Menorca, the archipelago’s main producing territory, kept its production virtually stable at 47,222,781 litres, just 0.3% less than in 2024.

Economic value of the dairy sector in the Balearic Islands

According to the report prepared using data from the INFOLAC system, the gross value of milk sold to first buyers in the Balearic Islands reached 15,871,349.58 euros in 2025.

Taking into account the weight of direct sales — especially significant in Menorca — and the value of milk processed for direct sale, the total gross value of unprocessed milk production is estimated at at least 25,735,012.11 euros.

Price of cow’s milk in Mallorca and Menorca

The average price paid to producers in the Balearic Islands in 2025 was 0.468 euros per litre, still below the national average (0.511 €/l).

The average price of cow’s milk in Mallorca reached 0.517 €/l, while in Menorca it stood at 0.456 €/l. According to the Government, the Balearic Islands continue to record prices below the national average due to a value chain with a limited number of first buyers, which reduces farmers’ bargaining power.

In addition, the evolution of the European market is a concern: in January, the average milk price in Europe stood at 0.421 €/l, 17% lower than a year earlier.

As for farms and livestock numbers, there are currently 124 professional farms declaring milk deliveries or direct sales across the archipelago: 109 in Menorca, 13 in Mallorca and 2 in Ibiza, three fewer than the previous year.

The number of animals eligible for coupled aid stands at 7,846 cows over 24 months old, 42 more than in 2024.

Closure of Agama

The meeting also addressed the specific situation of the sector in Mallorca following the closure of Agama, which has created a difficult context for farms on the island.

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will soon convene a specific dairy sector board in Mallorca to analyse possible support measures.