Indonesia Expands Dairy Exports to Vietnam

Indonesia has strengthened its position in the global dairy market with the export of 13.6 tons of dairy products to Vietnam, highlighting the country’s growing competitiveness in processed dairy manufacturing and international food trade. The shipment, carried out by PT Greenfields Dairy Indonesia, was officially released by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono, who stated that…

Middle East War Raises Dairy Sector Concerns

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating significant volatility across the global dairy sector, with disruptions in trade routes, rising input costs, and weakening demand expected to pressure dairy markets in the coming months. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has disrupted…

NZ-India Trade Deal Opens New Dairy Path

The recently signed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is creating new long-term opportunities for dairy trade and value-added exports, even as India continues to protect its domestic dairy sector from large-scale import liberalisation. The agreement, signed in April 2026 after just nine months of negotiations, will reduce or eliminate tariffs on nearly 95% of…

Russia Ships $12.5M Dairy Products to Belarus

Russia exported dairy products worth $12.5 million to Belarus during the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by Agroexport, the export promotion center of the Russian Agriculture Ministry. Belarus emerged as the third-largest destination for Russian dairy exports during the period, following Kazakhstan, which imported more than $30 million worth of products, and…

Amul Exports Surge Amid West Asia Crisis

Vadodara: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) has recorded a sharp rise in dairy exports to West Asia, capitalising on supply disruptions in the region caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions, which have opened up new demand opportunities for Indian dairy products. According to officials, exports of key products such as milk powder, butter, and ghee…

Sudha Eyes Global Dairy Push, PM Modi Highlights Growth

Bihar’s flagship dairy brand Sudha is accelerating its global expansion strategy, targeting key international markets including the Gulf and Southeast Asia amid rising global demand for dairy products. The brand, backed by the Bihar State Milk Cooperative Federation (COMFED), showcased its capabilities at Indusfood Asia 2026 in Singapore, engaging with global buyers and distributors to…

India Wins 4 Medals at Global Cheese Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian cheesemakers for their outstanding performance at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, where India made a remarkable debut by securing four medals—one Super Gold, two Golds, and one Silver. The prestigious global competition for cheese and dairy products, held in São Paulo, witnessed participation from over 30 countries…

Indian Cheese Wins Global Recognition in Brazil

India’s dairy sector has marked a significant global milestone, with Indian cheese products winning multiple medals at the prestigious “Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026” held in São Paulo, drawing praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian entries secured four awards at the international competition—including one Super Gold, two Gold and one Silver—highlighting the growing…

India Dairy Exports Rise, But Potential Untapped

India’s dairy export sector is witnessing rapid growth, yet it remains significantly under-leveraged despite the country being the world’s largest milk producer. With annual milk production exceeding 230 million tonnes, India exports only a small fraction of its output, as the majority is consumed domestically, highlighting a structural imbalance between production and global trade participation….

Agri Exports Grow Just 2% to $25.7B in FY26

India’s agricultural and processed food exports registered modest growth of just 2% year-on-year to reach $25.71 billion in FY2025-26, reflecting the impact of geopolitical disruptions and shifting global demand dynamics. The slowdown was largely driven by a sharp decline in rice exports—India’s largest agri-export segment—which fell 7.5% to $11.53 billion, with March shipments alone dropping…