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Membership Benefits on a Global Scale

Membership in the U.S. Dairy Export Council is reserved for proprietary processors, export marketers and traders, and suppliers to the U.S. dairy industry. Members enjoy many exclusive benefits as detailed below. Click here to request an information kit that includes a membership application.

Strategic Governance

Seat on the Board of Directors*
Voting privileges**
Committee membership: Cheese & Manufactured Products; Dry Ingredients; Trade Policy**

Long-Term Planning

Annual confidential copy of the USDEC Business Plan detailing the organization’s specific goals, strategies and programs for the coming year and setting strategic direction for the succeeding two years. The plan includes industry targets, activities and investments and is often used by members to assist with their individual business planning
Priority access to member-discounted market research
World Dairy Trade Trends source book on global dairy trade, which includes a summary of current country and product trends, and projections of future dairy demand

Professional Assistance

Professional marketing support from USDEC headquarters staff, as well as international offices in Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Mexico, and the Middle East, providing in-country market data, competitive conditions and trade contacts
Priority participation in USDEC-sponsored events, including technical seminars, trade shows and reverse trade missions that bring you face-to-face with potential customers and showcase your products before dairy buyers
Consumer and foodservice promotions to help drive sales
Access to trade leads
A wealth of tools to help you enter and expand into overseas markets, including a listing of your company’s names and products in the U.S. Dairy Product Supplier Directory
Individualized consultation and assistance on import requirements and technical barriers
Access to the proprietary, web-based U.S. Dairy Export Guide, an updated compendium of market access technical requirements for 70 countries

Information Resources

Comprehensive updates on market conditions via the weekly trend-letter Facts on Dairy Exports, with expert analysis and market intelligence from around the world
Dairy Market Outlook monthly covering domestic and world product markets
Product reference manuals
Export Profile quarterly, an in-depth exposition of major exporting issues, marketing trends and USDEC programs
Bimonthly management report
Membership directory with full contact information of USDEC members

*Except trade associations, consultants and others in the Individual Allied Membership class.

**Not open to trading or foreign-based companies.