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Market Commentary 05-04-18
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 05 04 18 - by Marc A.H. Beck
U.S. dairy export volume reached an all-time high in February (on a daily-average basis), led by a rebound in ingredient sales to Southeast Asia, record lactose exports to China and broad-based increases in overseas sales of cheese. Suppliers shipped 204,453 tons of milk powder, cheese, butterfat,wh
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Market Commentary 09-02-16
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 09 02 16 - by Alan Levitt
Overall U.S. export performance in July was in line with recent months. Exporters shipped 159,025 tons of milk powders, cheese, butterfat, whey and lactose during the month, up 7 percent from the prior year. Shipments of milk powder and whey proteins made the strongest showing.Official USDA data con
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 07/10/2019
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 07 > 10 > 2019 - by Margaret Speich
A comprehensive, up-to-date and pressure-tested global crisis readiness plan is essential for U.S. dairy exporters. Today’s complex global marketplace is marked by cultural nuances, social and geopolitical conflicts and 24/7 news and social media coverage. A crisis can crush in a week what a
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Market Commentary 03-06-19
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 03 06 19 - by Alan Levitt
U.S. dairy exports reached a record-high volume in 2018, increasing 9 percent over the prior year, despite a slowdown in the fourth quarter. Suppliers shipped 2.188 million tons of milk powders, cheese, butterfat, whey products and lactose in 2018, and total dairy exports added up to 1.993 million t
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Market Commentary 10-05-18
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 10 05 18 - by Alan Levitt
U.S. exports improved in August, led by a 22-month high in shipments of nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP) to Mexico. In the first eight months of the year, exports of NDM/SMP, whey products and lactose all continued to run at a record pace.Suppliers shipped nearly 190,000 tons of milk powde
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Market Commentary 06-02-17
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 06 02 17 - by Alan Levitt
In April, U.S. dairy export volumes topped year-ago levels for the 11th straight month, with gains in most product categories and to most major destinations. Exporters shipped 162,441 tons of milk powder, cheese, butterfat, whey and lactose, up 12 percent from last April. Overseas sales were valued
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 9/9/2020
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 9 > 9 > 2020 - by Alan Levitt and William Loux
In the first seven months of the year, U.S. SMP exports to Southeast Asia were up 72%, accounting for close to half of overall U.S. export growth in 2020. U.S. gains came from a combination of import growth from the region in recent months and U.S. suppliers significantly increasing their share of
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News Release: 02/27/2018
Newsroom > News Releases > News Releases Archives > News Release 02 > 27 > 2018
Mexico's side of NAFTA Contributes $1.2B in Exports and $23.3B in Economic Output ARLINGTON, VA - The current free trade agreement with Mexico is the driving force behind $1.2 billion in U.S. dairy exports to our southern neighbor, as well as billions more in economic contributions, according to an
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Market Commentary 07-06-17
Research & Data > Market Information > Market Commentary Archives > Market Commentary > Market Commentary 07 06 17 - by Alan Levitt
Robust exports to Mexico, including record shipments of cheese, drove total U.S. dairy export value to a two-year high in May. U.S. exports were $508.9 million, up 34 percent from a year ago. Exporters shipped 169,648 tons of milk powder, cheese, butterfat, whey and lactose, up 15 percent from last
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Global Dairy eBrief Exclusive 02/26/2018
Member Services > Periodicals > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusives Articles > Archives > Global Dairy Ebrief Exclusive 02 > 26 > 2018 - by Margaret Speich and Luke Waring
USDEC's two new Middle East office hires—Karim Chachati and Firas Zahreddine—boast 20 years of combined experience in dairy and food sales, marketing, promotion and merchandising in the region. In other words, they have the knowledge and skills USDEC is seeking to help U.S. suppliers a