One of the major drivers of global dairy prices has been China. Rising incomes of currently low-income consumers are driving the growth and demand is expected to grow by 15% every year for the next five years. Infant formula is expected to grow by 20% per annum, while UHT milk is expected to grow by 10%. Dairy accounted for 70% of Ireland’s total exports to China last year and was worth €268m. Infant formula accounted for 75% of dairy exports to China and this grew by 37% in 2013. The largest dairy export is the Wyeth “Illuma” brand which sells in the super premium infant formula category.