U.S. Dairy Exports Surge Dramatically as Global Demand Soars

ZISK
Aug 18
1 min read

The U.S. dairy industry has been on an exhilarating upswing, driven by robust exports in key categories such as cheese and butterfat. This remarkable performance was highlighted in June when year-over-year milk solids equivalent volume surged by 15%, elevating total U.S. dairy exports by 1.2% on a year-to-date basis. The surge in exports has also been mirrored in export value, which increased by 15% to reach $4.72 billion, underscoring the strong international demand for U.S. dairy products.

Monica Ganley, senior director of global trade analysis with the U.S. Dairy Export Council, attributes the uptick to improved U.S. milk production alongside tepid domestic demand, which has kept U.S. product prices affordable for global buyers. In particular, cheese has stood out, with international markets showing a voracious appetite for U.S. offerings.

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