AHDB Targets Asia and Mexico to Boost British Dairy Exports
What happened
British dairy exports reached £973 million in the first half of 2026. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board hosted international buyers from five countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Mexico, to showcase dairy products like cheese, butter, yoghurt, and ice cream. AHDB has identified Asia as a priority growth market, and Mexico is emerging as a promising destination following the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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Why it matters
The trade mission is designed to establish new commercial relationships and open up export opportunities for British dairy products. The CPTPP has improved market access for British dairy products, evidenced by the first cheese consignment shipped to Mexico under the agreement earlier this month.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board previously hosted international buyers from China and the US to showcase production.
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Who's involved
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development BoardOrganizes trade missions to secure overseas demand for British dairy products
- Dan RushParticipated in the trade mission securing new export opportunities
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
Could see increased overseas demand and market access for British dairy products.
- ShropshireSpeculative
May see increased international demand for dairy products from the trade mission.
- Dan RushSpeculative
Might benefit from securing new export opportunities through the trade mission.
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The entities involved
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Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
UK non-departmental public body funded by farmers and growers
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Shropshire
ceremonial county in the United Kingdom
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