With rising affluence and a young population with evolving dietary habits, the Mena region has proven continued progress and appetite for dairy, confectionery, and bakery applications. The area will account for as a lot as 24% of world dairy imports in 2027. Exports of US dairy products to the Middle East, Egypt, and Morocco totaled 4,357 metric tons (MT) for the month of January 2019, stated Nina Halal, Director, USDEC Middle East & North Africa.