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World - Dairy Produce - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Dairy produce market

Dairy produce market: discover recently published information provided by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Datasets contain companies, market prices, market size, trade, production, exports, imports, and consumption. Here is a breakdown by region, including China, Africa, EU, the U.S., Russia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the U.K. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the reports.

Dairy Produce - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1India
2United States
3Pakistan
4China
5Brazil

In value terms, India, the United States and Pakistan constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 37% share of the global market. China, Brazil, Germany, Russia, France, New Zealand, Turkey, the Netherlands, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

The Netherlands recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while dairy produce market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dairy Produce Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Czech Republic773756746-1.8%
Austria1332131714444.1%
Poland180415171512-8.5%
United Kingdom160415211521-2.6%
Germany1838179018761.0%
Belgium208319171981-2.5%
Belarus2228262824294.4%
France2560253025920.6%
United States2514280027895.3%
Denmark336229042916-6.9%
Ireland322331703100-1.9%
Netherlands3078299331651.4%
New Zealand330031613198-1.6%
Average230622572302-0.1%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($3,198 per ton), while the Czech Republic ($746 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
France367534243449-3.1%
Saudi Arabia3193303031900.0%
United Kingdom296429752813-2.6%
Spain2623262426240.0%
China263124262589-0.8%
Russia2242265525526.7%
United Arab Emirates2123210022102.0%
Belgium1865196719933.4%
Netherlands190617921816-2.4%
Germany187918971791-2.4%
Italy162214731552-2.2%
Ireland8518719747.0%
Lithuania5765765760.0%
Average2312229823430.7%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was France ($3,449 per ton), while Lithuania ($576 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dairy Produce - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Germany7.47.27.61.7%
China4.65.35.610.0%
France4.23.93.8-4.9%
Italy4.13.93.7-4.9%
Belgium3.63.53.60.0%

In value terms, Germany ($7.6B), China ($5.6B) and France ($3.8B) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 22% share of global imports. Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Russia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dairy Produce - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
New Zealand9.8109.8-0.1%
Germany9.39.49.40.8%
Netherlands8.387.9-2.5%
France6.56.36.4-0.9%
United States3.43.74.110.3%

In value terms, the largest dairy produce supplying countries worldwide were New Zealand ($9.8B), Germany ($9.4B) and the Netherlands ($7.9B), together comprising 36% of global exports. France, the United States, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Belarus, Poland, the UK, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main exporting countries, the United States saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dairy Produce - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for dairy produce worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Dairy Produce - Product Coverage

  • HS 040110 - Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%
  • HS 040120 - Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but not exceeding 6%
  • HS 040210 - 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)
  • HS 040221 - 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)
  • HS 040229 - 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)
  • HS 040291 - Dairy produce; milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms
  • HS 040299 - Dairy produce; milk and cream, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, other than in powder, granules or other solid forms
  • HS 0403 - Buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, yoghurt, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated, containing added sugar, sweetening matter, flavoured or added fruit or cocoa
  • HS 040510 - Dairy produce; derived from milk, butter
  • HS 040520 - Dairy produce; dairy spreads
  • HS 040590 - Dairy produce; fats and oils derived from milk (other than butter or dairy spreads)
  • HS 040610 - Dairy produce; fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd
  • HS 040620 - Dairy produce; cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered
  • HS 040630 - Dairy produce; cheese, processed (not grated or powdered)
  • HS 040640 - Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed)
  • HS 040690 - Dairy produce; cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.s. in heading no. 0406
  • HS 040130 - Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content exceeding 6% (by weight)
  • HS 040140 - Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%
  • HS 040150 - Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global dairy produce market. 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 888 - Skim Milk of Cows
  • FCL 1130 - Camel milk
  • FCL 882 - Cow milk, whole (fresh)
  • FCL 1020 - Goat milk
  • FCL 982 - Sheep milk
  • FCL 951 - Buffalo milk
  • FCL 897 - Dry Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 898 - Dry Skim Cow Milk
  • FCL 889 - Whole Milk, Condensed
  • FCL 894 - Whole Milk, Evaporated
  • FCL 895 - Skim Milk, Evaporated
  • FCL 896 - Skim Milk, Condensed
  • FCL 891 - Yoghurt
  • FCL 983 - Butter and Ghee of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1022 - Butter of Goat Milk
  • FCL 952 - Butter of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 886 - Butter of Cow Milk
  • FCL 887 - Ghee from Cow Milk
  • FCL 953 - Ghee, from Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 901 - Cheese from Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 904 - Cheese from Skimmed Cow Milk
  • FCL 905 - Whey Cheese
  • FCL 907 - Processed Cheese
  • FCL 955 - Cheese of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 984 - Cheese of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1021 - Cheese of Goat Milk
  • FCL 885 - Cream, Fresh
  • FCL 893 - Buttermilk, Curdled Milk, Acidified Milk
  • FCL 899 - Dry Buttermilk
  • FCL 892 - Yoghurt, Concentrated or Unconcent

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Mondelēz International Inc., Saputo Inc., Lactalis, Hochland Se, Glanbia Plc., Elsa-Mifroma Group, Tine Sa, Bel Group, Emmi, Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd., Meadow Foods, Eurial Group, Anchor, Clover S.A. (Pty) Ltd, Dmk Deutsches Milchkontor Gmbh, Bartels-Langness Handelsgesellschaft, Mlekovita Spółdzielnia Mleczarska, Frischli Milchwerke Gmbh

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024
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Global butter and ghee exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, coming down by -X% against the previous year level.
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