EU dairy export growth fails to absorb production surplus

EU dairy exports recorded strong growth in August 2026, increasing by 11.88%, equivalent to an additional 272 million kilo of liquid milk equivalent (LME). This represents a further improvement compared with July, when exports increased by 8.46%, or 225 million kilo LME. Despite the strong overall performance, whey exports declined by 10.30%, partially offsetting the gains achieved in other product categories.