U.S. export value sets February record, reaching nearly $700 million.

Higher prices and increased cheese exports drove export value by 16% in the first month of the year.

But three big headwinds for 2022 warrant caution in expecting another year of double-digit growth.

USDEC’s annual look at the primary factors expected to influence dairy consumption and export demand in the year ahead.

USDEC’s annual look at the primary factors expected to influence dairy consumption and export demand in the year ahead.

With one month of data to go in 2021, U.S. dairy exports are finishing on a high note.

Strong U.S. cheese and butterfat exports fall short of offsetting declines in milk powder and whey, leading to 1% drop in overall volume.

U.S. dairy export volume on a milk solids equivalent (MSE) basis climbed 14% in September with gains to most major markets and across products.

Solid growth in a diverse mix of destinations and products kept U.S. exports on a positive trajectory despite continued port congestion.

U.S. exported 17.7% of production in July even as port congestion slowed NFDM/SMP shipments.

Through June, U.S. dairy exports in 2021 are up 13% in both volume and value compared to 2020.

Ingredients drive U.S. dairy exports to a near-record month.

April proved another robust month of growth for U.S. dairy exports. Volume on a milk solids equivalent grew by 25% compared to April 2020, with gains in every major U.S. dairy product.

For National Dairy Month, we are answering 10 questions farmers frequently ask the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Check this blog throughout the month for more dairy farmer FAQs. 

Increases in all major product categories, including records for NFDM/SMP and whey, drove U.S. export volume to an all-time high.

Despite having one fewer day in February 2021 compared to last year and U.S. suppliers still facing shipping delays, U.S. dairy exports surged in February.   

U.S. dairy exports posted the second highest January export volume on record (160,887 metric tons, milk solids equivalent) and third highest January in value ($505 million), despite shipping delays and logistics headaches.  

The long-term trajectory for U.S. dairy exports remains distinctly positive with growing demand around the world for dairy products, particularly of U.S. origin, despite pandemic-induced uncertainty to persist into 2021. 

USDEC previews key factors that will impact U.S. dairy trade. 

Even as the streak of year-over-year volume growth ends after 14 straight months, U.S. dairy exports remain 4% ahead of previous record with one month to go.