China Says Its Anti-Subsidy Measures on EU Dairy Are Legitimate
China’s recent countervailing measures on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU) have been deemed legitimate and lawful by trade experts, amid widening trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The measures target products including cheese and cream after a year-long anti-subsidy investigation launched in August 2024. According to the Ministry of Commerce of…
China hits EU dairy industry with tariffs of up to 42.7%
China will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on certain dairy products imported from the EU from Tuesday after concluding the first phase of an anti-subsidy investigation widely seen as retaliation for the bloc’s electric vehicle tariffs. The tariffs will range from 21.9% to 42.7% – although most companies will pay about 30% – and…
China struggles with milk glut as demand slows and herds expand
China’s dairy industry is grappling with a massive surplus of milk as production continues to rise while domestic demand weakens. After years of aggressive herd expansion and government-backed self-sufficiency drives, the country is now facing one of its largest oversupply situations in recent memory. According to recent reports, China’s milk output has reached nearly 42…
China Cracks Down on “Fake Experts” Online
China has introduced a sweeping new rule: any social-media influencer discussing major topics like medicine, finance, education or law must now hold a bona-fide qualification — such as a university degree, professional licence or recognised certification. Platforms must verify credentials and display disclaimers; violations can lead to account suspensions and fines up to ¥100,000 (~US…
China’s Dairy Imports Hold Steady Amid Slow Economy
China continues to import significant volumes of butter, cheese, and milk powders despite slowing economic growth and expanding domestic milk production. However, overall import levels remain below their historical highs, says Betty Berning, analyst with the Daily Dairy Report. According to Berning, China’s push toward dairy self-sufficiency—through heavy investments in large-scale farms—has reduced import values…
China’s dairy science reshapes global nutrition & innovation
hina’s dairy industry is undergoing a profound transformation, moving from traditional smallholder setups to a highly modernized, technology-driven sector that is now shaping global dairy science. In 2024, the country produced 41 million tonnes of milk, with nearly 72% coming from around 700 medium-to-large enterprises, a sharp contrast to its fragmented structure just two decades…
China Extends Dairy Probe Amid EU Trade Tensions
China has extended its anti-subsidy investigation into European Union (EU) dairy products—including milk, cream, and cheese—by six months, pushing the deadline to February 2026. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing cited the “complex nature” of the case as the reason for the extension. This investigation is widely seen as part of a broader tit-for-tat trade…
China Set to Boost Whole Milk Powder Imports
According to the USDA and industry projections, China is expected to significantly increase imports of whole milk powder (WMP) in 2025 as domestic consumption strengthens. Rising urban incomes, continued protein-focused dietary shifts, and the recovery of foodservice demand are driving renewed appetite for WMP despite China’s large domestic dairy base . This demand uptick is…
From Delhi risks to a domestic dairy bust
It’s increasingly clear that China’s corporate giants and its vast consumer base are navigating a period of profound recalibration. This dual challenge is vividly illustrated by two diverging trends: the complex dance of Chinese companies in India, driven by fraught geopolitics; and the unmistakable maturation of China’s domestic consumer market, where the once-booming dairy sector…
China’s Baby Boom Fuels Dairy & Biotech Growth
China’s birth rate subsidies, once dismissed as a stopgap measure, are now catalyzing a seismic shift in global markets. With infant formula consumption surging and policy tailwinds driving demand for premium ingredients like human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), strategic investors are eyeing two sectors: European biotech firms with HMO production patents and undervalued Chinese dairy stocks…