U.S. Dairy Exports Soar

U.S. dairy exports have surged in 2025, driven by strong global demand for cheese and butterfat, competitive pricing, and improved milk production. June saw a 15% year-over-year jump in milk solids volume and a 15% rise in export value, reaching $4.72 billion. Easing trade tensions with China boosted sales of whey and lactose. Cheese exports hit record highs, with butterfat up 151% over last year. Despite challenges in markets like Japan and Mexico, analysts remain optimistic. Favorable supply and pricing continue to position the U.S. as a leading global dairy supplier, though trade and economic uncertainties still pose risks.

EDITOR’S TAKE:

Rising demand has been a blessing for dairy farmers across the U.S. It has allowed them to concentrate on producing more milk while farmgate pricing continues to be strong. This powerful combination of events has pushed replacement heifer prices to unprecedented levels. Despite that fact, margins continue to be very favorable. Now is the perfect time to put dairy farmers at the top of your customer prospect list. They purchase a lot of trucks and SUV’s….