en.Wedoany.com Reported - In the first half of 2026, total dairy exports reached $441 million, a 2% increase year-on-year. Volume growth was the main driver, though average product prices generally declined.

According to the monthly report prepared by the National Dairy Institute (Inale) based on data from the National Customs Directorate, the FOB value of dairy exports from January to June 2026 totaled $441 million, up 2% compared to the same period last year. The volume of major export products increased by 15% year-on-year during the period, but average prices fell by 8% compared to the first half of 2025.

Whole milk powder once again drove export growth. In the first half of the year, 82,027 tons were exported, a 15% increase year-on-year; revenue reached $299 million, up 5% compared to the same period in 2025. However, the average export price was $3,718 per ton, down 8% year-on-year. Skimmed milk powder saw declines in both volume and revenue. Exports totaled 7,392 tons in the first half, down 9% year-on-year; revenue was $24 million, a 4% decrease. The average price rose 5% to $3,360 per ton. Cheese also experienced a decline in volume and revenue. Exports reached 8,301 tons in the first half, down 9% year-on-year; revenue was $41 million, an 8% decrease. The average price remained largely flat at $5,251 per ton, edging up 1%. Butter was the fastest-growing product in terms of volume in the first half. Export volume increased by 16% to 6,148 tons; export revenue grew by 2% to $35 million. The average price fell 12% to $5,698 per ton.