US Dairy Export Volumes Strong in 2012
US - US dairy exports sustained a record pace through the first seven months of the year, though volumes slowed in June and July. NDM/SMP, cheese and total whey exports are on track to establish new highs in 2012. Year-to-date, total dairy export value was $3.14 billion, up 16 per cent from 2011 levels, writes the US Dairy Export Council.
25 September 2012
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In 2012, the United States has increased its
share of world cheese trade and maintained its
share of NDM/SMP. However, it has lost share
on butterfat and whey products.
Among the top five exporters, the United
States has maintained share of export volume
this year at about 19 per cent. New Zealand and the
EU each have about 34 per cent. Australia has eight per cent
and Argentina has five per cent. Overall trade volume
is up eight per cent from a year ago.
