This herd forms the basis of a wide variety of Belgian and Flemish dairy specialties, ranging from milk, butter and cheese to milk powder and dairy desserts.

Milk processing by the dairy industry in Belgium has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a volume of 4.95 billion litres by 2023.

In 2023, the total export of dairy products. Of these, 72% are sold within the EU-27 and as much as 28% are sold within third countries, with the UK, China, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Algeria leading the way.