The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has revealed that total UK dairy exports were worth £2.2 billion in 2025.
AHDB said it had spearheaded a drive to develop further opportunities in Asia, which in 2025 accounted for £152 million of UK dairy exports. This was an increase of 14.2% on 2024.
The board was joined by eight businesses at its stand at FHA Singapore, where it promoted British cheese, butter and ice cream. The four-day event also attracted buyers from Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Hong Kong, and buyers had the chance to taste produce being showcased and learn about how British farmers work to produce dairy products.
Following FHA Singapore, AHDB led a mission to Malaysia for six companies. The mission included around 60 meetings with buyers, updates on import protocols and visits to retailers.
“The global appetite for our dairy exports was clearly demonstrated by last year’s figures and it’s critical that we maintain a wide range of markets.”
Lucy Randolph, AHDB head of international trade development, said: “It was a phenomenal week of activity for AHDB Dairy, with FHA Singapore creating a real buzz of interest in our world-class produce and the mission to Malaysia highlighting further opportunities for our exporters.
“The global appetite for our dairy exports was clearly demonstrated by last year’s figures and it’s critical that we maintain a wide range of markets as we look to build on that success. Markets in Asia are an important part of that portfolio, reflected in our biggest ever presence at FHA and our targeted mission to Malaysia led by our in-market representative Karen Liao.
“It was great to see the commitment of our dairy businesses to exporting and AHDB will continue to support them with resources to ensure British dairy takes pride of place in markets around the world.”
The activity in Asia is part of AHDB’s work to support the growth of dairy and red meat exports, including coordinating inward and outward trade missions, participating in trade shows and working to help secure and maintain market access.
