Milk overproduction is on the rise in Switzerland, and high milk fat content is leading to a build-up of butter stocks. According to swissinfo.ch, the industry organisation Milch has called for support for butter exports due to excess production volumes.
In the first quarter of 2026, milk production in Switzerland was 6.1% higher than a year earlier. According to the organisation, milk supply volumes had already reached a record high of 7.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Milch reports that milk production volumes continue to exceed market demand.
In addition to surplus milk, butter is also building up on the market due to its high milk-fat content. There are currently over 7,000 tonnes of butter in cold storage — approximately 2,000 tonnes more than is usual for this time of year.
In light of this, the board of the industry association has decided to approve the export of 800 tonnes of butter.
At the same time, Milch has reported that there are no longer sufficient funds in the regulatory fund to fully support exports. Consequently, the level of financial support will have to be reduced from June onwards.
Source: swissinfo.ch
