During May, cooperatives belonging to NEXT finalized 93 export agreements, representing 21.4 million pounds of dairy products for NEXT-supported international sales in 2026. The shipments are destined for buyers across Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East-North Africa region, with deliveries scheduled between May and December.
International sales play a vital role in supporting dairy farmers and their cooperatives nationwide. Regardless of whether cooperatives directly participate in overseas trade, accessing global markets remains crucial. NEXT serves as a bridge to connect American dairy products with international buyers by addressing competitive challenges facing U.S. dairy exports.
The dairy product volumes mentioned represent existing delivery contracts rather than finalized export shipments. NEXT will distribute export support payments to successful bidders only after confirming actual product shipment and delivery through proper documentation requirements.
