Saudi Dairy Eyes China Entry Amid $1B Export Boom
Regulatory delays stall market access despite Asia-leading export scale and a first-mover opportunity. Saudi Arabia is rapidly repositioning its trade strategy, shifting from a traditional reliance on energy exports toward a more diversified portfolio led by agriculture and food products. Between 2022 and 2025, Saudi agricultural and industrial exports to China exceeded $1.03 billion, with…
Rising Milk Prices Signal Weak Dairy Market
The global dairy market is showing signs of imbalance as rising milk prices coincide with weakening commodity trends, according to recent insights from DCA Market Intelligence. In April, cracks are emerging with declining prices observed at the Global Dairy Trade (GDT), even as farmgate milk prices continue to rise—creating pressure on overall market balance. This…
Global Dairy Commodity Prices Show Signs of Rally
Global dairy commodity prices have shown a rally in the first quarter of 2026, particularly for products originating from Australia and New Zealand, according to a new Q1 Global Dairy Quarterly report by Rabobank. The report notes that overall dairy prices have begun to recover in recent months, supported by strong consecutive increases at Global…
Rabobank Sees Cautious Dairy Price Recovery
Global dairy commodity prices are showing early signs of recovery in 2026, but the rebound is expected to remain cautious due to abundant global milk supply, according to Rabobank’s Global Dairy Quarterly report. The bank noted that strong milk production across major exporting regions—including the EU, United States, South America and New Zealand—kept markets well…
Argentine Dairy Exports Surpass Beef
Argentina’s dairy industry recorded a significant milestone as dairy exports surpassed beef exports for the first time, highlighting the growing importance of milk products in the country’s agricultural trade. In 2011, Argentina exported about 406,966 tonnes of milk and dairy products, marking a rapid expansion in overseas shipments. The sector also generated around $1.5 billion…
Farmers Demand Tariffs on Cheap Dairy Imports
Dairy farmers in Serbia have warned that cheap imports of milk and cheese are threatening the survival of domestic producers, calling for the government to introduce import tariffs and other protective measures to stabilise the sector. Farmers argue that large quantities of low-priced dairy products from the European Union and neighbouring Western Balkan countries are…