NZ Dairy Sector Flags Gaps in India FTA
New Zealand’s dairy industry has highlighted major limitations in the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the deal offers limited gains for dairy exporters despite broader benefits for other sectors. According to submissions made by the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) to Parliament’s select committee, the side agreement linked to the…
Iran Emerges as Major Global Milk Export Power
Iran is rapidly emerging as a significant force in the global dairy trade, with the country now ranked as the world’s fourth-largest milk exporter, behind the European Union, New Zealand and the United States, even surpassing Australia. In 2025, Iran is estimated to have exported 182,000 tonnes of milk powder, marking a sharp rise of…
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…