# United States Accelerates Dairy Exports and Gains Ground in Latin America

> U.S. dairy exports rose 10% year over year in September 2026, measured in milk-solids equivalent, with gains led by cheese, butter and nonfat dry milk. Latin America was a dynamic destination: shipments to Central America increased 54%, while Mexico and Colombia were also among the faster-growing markets.

- Date: 2026-11-11 · published 2026-11-11T15:21:52.811Z
- Category: trade · region United States and Latin America · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/93760-united-states-accelerates-dairy-exports-and-gains-ground-in-latin-america
- Commodities: [Nonfat Dry Milk](https://feedsoft.ai/c/NFDM.md), [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger U.S. export flows increase competition for dairy suppliers in Latin America and reflect active international demand. The added export demand is supportive for U.S. dairy prices, including nonfat dry milk.

## Read by commodity

- MILK: bullish ▲
- NFDM: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| MILK | 2026-02-28 | [Record dairy exports in December - Dairy Star](https://feedsoft.ai/events/4600-record-dairy-exports-in-december-dairy-star.md) | +9.6% | +8.1% |
| MILK | 2016-08-02 | [Strong increase in dairy prices at latest Global Dairy Trade auction - Agriland.ie](https://feedsoft.ai/events/6036-strong-increase-in-dairy-prices-at-latest-global-dairy-trade-auction-agriland-ie.md) | +12.3% | +10.9% |
| MILK | 2025-11-26 | [State of the Dairy Industry: Cheese, butter “rockin’ out” with record exports \| Dairy Foods](https://feedsoft.ai/events/21957-state-of-the-dairy-industry-cheese-butter-rockin-out-with-record-exports-dairy.md) | -8.1% | -8.3% |
| MILK | 2026-05-15 | [Protein Demand, Exports Drive Upturn in Milk Markets \| Dairy News \| lancasterfarming.com](https://feedsoft.ai/events/19419-protein-demand-exports-drive-upturn-in-milk-markets-dairy-news-lancasterfarming.md) | -0.2% | -5.7% |
| MILK | 2025-01-01 | [US dairy exports are approaching record levels due to consumer demand for dairy products in Mexico](https://feedsoft.ai/events/6085-us-dairy-exports-are-approaching-record-levels-due-to-consumer-demand-for-dairy.md) | +8.9% | +8.8% |

## Sources

- es.edairynews.com: https://es.edairynews.com/estados-unidos-acelera-exportaciones-lacteas-2/

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