The Association of Milk Producers has reported a growing trade deficit of $56.2 million due to a decline in dairy exports, especially butter, powdered and condensed milk, condensed milk and cream, and cheese. While exports of serum and ice cream have seen growth, imports of dairy products, led by cheese and butter, remain high and are predominantly imported from Poland and four other countries. The import of casein has seen a significant increase despite a slight increase in physical exports.