India Eyes Dairy Export Boost Amid U.S. Tariff Shifts

Media reports have suggested that retaliatory tariffs against American dairy may create an opening for India. While such optimism is understandable, a closer look reveals that these expectations warrant a more cautious assessment. India, the world’s largest milk producer, produces about 240 mn tonnes of milk annually. Yet, it accounts for less than 0.5% of […]
India’s Dairy Export Hurdles Amid U.S. Tariff Shifts

India, the world’s leading milk producer with an annual output of approximately 240 million tonnes, contributes less than 0.5% to global dairy exports. This limited export share is attributed to structural challenges within the Indian dairy sector, including a predominant focus on fluid milk, high production costs, and inconsistent quality standards. In contrast, the United […]
Indian dairy exports in FY 24 showed better value realisation in global markets

Drawing from data provided by APEDA and Indian Customs, we present an in-depth look at the trends and dynamics shaping the dairy export landscape. Note that Casein and Lactose are excluded from this analysis and will be covered separately. For India to fully leverage its substantial milk production, processors must prioritize export markets, facilitating better […]
Empowering Artisans: Imperative of GI Tagging for Boosting Indian Dairy Exports

Dairy Development in India Since the inception of Operation Flood in the early 1970s, India has exhibited remarkable growth in milk production and per capita milk availability. Data reveals that milk production triples and per capita availability doubles approximately every 25 years. Following this trend, India is projected to produce over 600 million MT of […]
China’s dairy industry has grown at speed: is New Zealand’s biggest export in for trouble?

China, New Zealand’s biggest dairy export market, is on pace to become the world’s third largest milk-producing country, something that could be expected to trouble the sleep of our exporters watching and waiting for China’s dairy import appetite to recover. Chinese net total dairy product import volumes fell 15.7 percent year on year in 2023, […]
US dairy export council’s insights – Dairy export trends for 2024

The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) delves into the complexities of dairy trade dynamics for the year 2024, shedding light on significant market factors and economic influences shaping the industry’s trajectory. China’s Economic Trajectory: Amid economic uncertainties, China’s role as a major dairy importer remains pivotal. However, challenges like consumer confidence and GDP slowdowns pose […]
All NZ dairy products now able to enter China duty-free

All New Zealand dairy products are now able to enter China duty-free, as safeguard duties on milk powder ended yesterday, marking the removal of all remaining tariffs agreed upon in the free trade deal between the two countries. New Zealand was the first developed country to sign a free trade agreement with China in 2008, with the imports of […]
International Trade opportunities for Indian Dairy -IDA Webinar

Now is the perfect time to discuss #Dairy exports from #India. The country is entering the flush season with significant dairy stocks. Currently, there’s no demand-supply gap in sight, making exports an attractive option. However, the export scenario, apart from milk fat, isn’t looking promising. Global market experts predict a sluggish market, with China yet […]
USDA plans to devote $2.3 billion to fund DAiry exports

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) praised today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it plans to devote $2.3 billion from the Commodity Credit Corporation to promoting better market opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers and expanding food aid to support communities in need around the world. The […]
Govt stand on export development of Agri and dairy in Parliament

Title : EXPORT OF DAIRY AND AGRI PRODUCTS †3399. SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI: DR. MANOJ RAJORIA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री) be pleased to state: (a) whether India ranks first in milk production in the world; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any proposals for […]