According to the United States Dairy Export Council, September saw record-breaking levels of dairy exports.
Annual export values are up 25% from 2021, while export volumes are up 4%.
September saw record highs in the export of whey (+18%), cheese (+5%), and lactose (+32%). Canada and Mexico both increased imports to fill output gaps, leading to an almost 50 percent increase in butter shipments.
The council reports that exports of nonfat dry milk, skim milk powder, have fallen for the tenth consecutive month, down seven percent. This decline is likely due to limited product availability and lack of demand from China.
