Why Belgian dairy?
537,941
Belgian dairy cows
This herd forms the basis of a wide variety of Belgian dairy specialties, ranging from milk, butter and cheese to milk powder and dairy desserts.
4 billion euros
exported
In 2020, the total export of dairy products. Of these, 68% are sold within the EU-27 and as much as 32% are sold within third countries, with the UK, Algeria, China and Indonesia leading the way.
+45%
more milk processed
More than 45% more milk was processed in 2020, compared to 2010.
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