Dairy export markets

Dairy Australia helps improve farm returns by developing high value export markets. We do this through international trade policy and market development programs.

Because Australian dairy sells almost half its production overseas, the farmgate milk price in many regions is closely aligned to export sales, which ultimately reflects international market developments.

Purpose of export market development: 

Dairy Australia helps exporters identify, develop and maintain access to overseas markets to maximise potential returns to farmers. These include exisiting markets like Japan, and emerging markets such as China.

Dairy Australia provides tecchnical support for industry/government in policy negotiations that aim to improve Australia’s access to key markets. Our International Market Development program aims to develop a preference for Australian dairy by reinforcing our position as a safe,  trustworthy and reliable supplier of high value products.

Outcomes for farmers and the industry:

Increased market access promotes stronger demand for Australian dairy products, which helps underpin/improve local farmgate milk returns. Strong relationships at an industry-wide level, help maintain Australia’s position as a preferred supplier, which is important in maximising the unit value return on export sales.

The networks established through these programs also play an important role in resolving trade policy issues, and in providing  input into Dairy Australia’s market intelligence programs.