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France - Dried Milk - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Feb 2, 2025

France Experiences Slight Decline in Powdered Milk Exports, Reaching $886M in 2024

France Powdered Milk Exports

In 2024, powdered milk exports from France fell remarkably to 259K tons, dropping by -15.1% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 8.5%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 365K tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, powdered milk exports shrank sharply to $886M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $1.4B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.France Powdered Milk Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Powdered Milk in France (million USD)
20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Netherlands14085.758.456.471.093.410512113410996.6
Algeria25312112014088.776.510565.410011793.1
Italy66.854.347.358.651.961.373.993.713411384.8
Belgium13996.466.956.751.663.581.876.575.769.361.5
Germany70.851.842.640.636.241.556.872.681.482.255.0
Libya0.8N/A0.90.51.52.71.318.917.610.946.7
Egypt39.536.717.530.320.129.431.934.548.437.346.0
Spain86.759.541.341.835.339.844.956.355.953.641.5
China76.931.151.075.962.277.789.211595.773.826.9
Others500364291311286384398498448421334
Total1,3749007368117048709881,1521,1911,087886

Exports by Country

the Netherlands (34K tons), Algeria (29K tons) and Italy (25K tons) were the main destinations of powdered milk exports from France, with a combined 34% share of total exports. Belgium, Egypt, Libya, Spain, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2014 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of +49.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for powdered milk exported from France were the Netherlands ($97M), Algeria ($93M) and Italy ($85M), with a combined 31% share of total exports. Belgium, Germany, Libya, Egypt, Spain and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Libya, with a CAGR of +50.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports by Type

Skim powdered milk (203K tons) was the largest type of powdered milk exported from France, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, skim powdered milk exceeded the volume of the second product type, powdered unsweetened milk and cream of fat weight content over 1.5% (48K tons), fourfold.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of skim powdered milk exports amounted to -2.2%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: powdered unsweetened milk and cream of fat weight content over 1.5% (-4.2% per year) and powdered sweetened milk and cream of fat weight content over 1.5% (-4.9% per year).

In value terms, skim powdered milk ($610M) remains the largest type of powdered milk exported from France, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by powdered unsweetened milk and cream of fat weight content over 1.5% ($231M), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the value of skim powdered milk exports amounted to -4.4%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: powdered unsweetened milk and cream of fat weight content over 1.5% (-4.1% per year) and powdered sweetened milk and cream of fat weight content over 1.5% (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2024, the powdered milk price stood at $3,427 per ton (FOB, France), waning by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked at $4,059 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($5,803 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($2,763 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the powdered milk market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 897 - Dry Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 898 - Dry Skim Cow Milk

Country coverage:

  • France

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in France
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    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

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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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