Animal production

In total 119 315 tonnes of meat were produced at slaughterhouses in Q1 2026; i.e. by 3.5% more, year-on-year. Poultrymeat and pigmeat production went up by 6.2% and 2.9%, respectively, and beef production declined by 1.5%. Direct purchases of milk from producers increased by 4.0%, y-o-y, and reached 838 556 thous. litres.

Animal Production - 1st quarter of 2026