Record ingredient sales to Southeast Asia push exports to fifth straight month of growth.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Over the full 12 months of 2019, total U.S. dairy exports hit $6 billion, up 8% compared to the previous year. Value has increased 25% over the last three years.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Like signposts on a road, the U.S. Dairy Export Council anticipates these eight markers will guide global dairy markets this year.  

Increases in NDM/SMP, lactose and cheese lead to double-digit gain.

Hot topics included the U.S. winning "best in the world" at the World Cheese Awards (upsetting the French) and the vital impact of the dairy industry on state economies. 

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Value of overseas sales tops $500 million for the second straight month.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Improved sales of NDM/SMP and cheese push overall volume above year-ago levels.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Facing headwinds, exporters continue to find new markets for cheese and dairy ingredients.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Suppliers also boosted sales to Middle East/North Africa and South America but shipments to China remain down as retaliatory tariffs continue.

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

Lower sales to China offset increased cheese exports and record whey/lactose shipments to Southeast Asia.    

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard. 

But lost sales to China still eroding overall volume.   

Every month, USDEC aggregates domestic and global dairy data to create 10 charts displayed in a one-page, printable dashboard.