In 2023, dairy exports saw a 2.2% increase to 1.23m tonnes, largely due to increased exports to non-EU countries like Bangladesh, Egypt, and Nigeria, despite a slight decline in exports to the EU and a significant 16.5% dip in exports to China. On the other hand, import volumes fell by 2.1% to 1.15m tonnes, primarily due to a decrease from EU nations. To support British dairy exporters, the UK government has pledged a new £1 million programme focusing on value-added products such as cheese.