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. 

Year-to-date pace is still the third-best ever.  

Market conditions are improved this year. Global production growth has slowed to a crawl, EU government inventories have been drawn down, and world demand remains good. 

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

Overall export volume highest in seven months, but sales to China plummet as retaliatory tariffs continue. 

February cheese shipments were the second-most ever.