China - Dried Milk - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jul 16, 2023

China's Imports of Powdered Milk Decrease by 2% to $291M in April 2023

China Powdered Milk Imports

In April 2023, purchases abroad of powdered milk decreased by -0.4% to 77K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after four months of growth. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 with an increase of 20% m-o-m.

In value terms, powdered milk imports contracted slightly to $291M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when imports increased by 17% against the previous month.

COUNTRYImport Value of Powdered Milk in China (million USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
New Zealand254208171188143124125159170238255195172
Australia48.043.943.994.352.642.225.933.437.436.747.248.464.4
France8.25.05.17.710.810.26.07.611.36.18.310.59.0
Germany3.34.82.25.91.12.41.12.12.80.63.46.96.8
United States8.530.635.610.618.521.915.79.111.514.77.910.15.7
Sweden1.73.75.44.16.75.86.22.53.12.66.06.24.8
Belarus7.310.18.35.514.36.68.012.612.53.86.01.34.0
Finland10.112.77.414.19.47.611.26.610.28.68.26.23.2
Ireland1.14.91.43.79.79.66.93.94.05.64.14.82.9
Others28.231.020.818.726.426.620.815.619.811.97.86.818.0
Total371355301352292257226252283329354296291

Imports by Country

In April 2023, New Zealand (49K tons) constituted the largest supplier of powdered milk to China, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, powdered milk imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (12K tons), fourfold. Germany (2.2K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.9% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Australia (+2.9% per month) and Germany (+15.8% per month).

In value terms, New Zealand ($172M) constituted the largest supplier of powdered milk to China, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($64M), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 3.1% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand stood at -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Australia (+2.5% per month) and France (+0.8% per month).

Imports by Type

Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) (41K tons), dairy produce (35K tons) and dairy produce; milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) (51 tons) were the main products of powdered milk imports to China.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the biggest increases were in dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight) (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while purchases for the other products experienced a decline.

In value terms, dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) ($168M), dairy produce ($123M) and dairy produce; milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight) ($748K) appeared to be the most imported types of powdered milk in China.

Import Prices by Country

In April 2023, the powdered milk price amounted to $3,801 per ton (CIF, China), remaining constant against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 an increase of 4.5% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,910 per ton. From August 2022 to April 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was Australia ($5,244 per ton), while the price for Belarus ($2,460 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
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    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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