The United States has diversified cheese supplies around the world and doubled whey exports to China

Published 2021년 4월 12일

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American Dairy Export Council (USDEC) data shows a 15% increase in U.S. dairy exports, driven by the resumption of SPM supplies to Mexico and Southeast Asia, and growth in whey exports to China. Despite transport delays, SPM exports to these regions surged by 31% and 38% respectively in February 2021. The U.S. also exported over 30,000 tons of cheese for the first time since August 2020, with the Middle East and North Africa showing interest in cheese supplies. Whey exports to China more than doubled, making up 29% of the total whey exported in February.

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This is evidenced by data from the American Dairy Export Council (USDEC), writes The DairyNews. In terms of dry matter, exports increased by 15%. The February increase was mainly due to the resumption of SPM supplies to Mexico and Southeast Asia, as well as the growth of whey exports to China. "Transport delays led to a decrease in SPM exports in November, December and January. And preliminary data made it clear that this will happen in February. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's report on dairy products showed an increase in skimmed milk powder stocks, reaching 156,766 tons in February. This figure increased by 18,419 tons compared to January, despite lower SPM production. Nevertheless, SPM exports increased significantly this month - by 31% (+17,120 tons) compared to February 2020, and volumes increased both in Southeast Asia (+ 38%, +8421 tons) and in Mexico (+ 30%, +5936 tons) ", - USDEC analysts note. In addition, in February, the United States exported 30,176 tons of ...

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