U.S. export volume last year increased 10% in 2021 over 2020 to more than 2.3 million metric tons milk-solid equivalent.
Strong global demand and tight supply helped drive U.S. dairy exports to a second consecutive volume record in 2021 and a new all-time high in value. According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), U.S. export volume last year increased 10% over 2020 to more than 2.3 million metric tons (MT) milk-solid equivalent. Value rose 18% to $7.75 billion.
Export volume in 2021 was equivalent to more than 17% of U.S. milk produced last year, also an all-time high, USDEC said.