Austria: Powdered Milk Market 2025

Powdered Milk Market Size in Austria

The Austrian powdered milk market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate moderate growth. Powdered milk consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Powdered Milk Production in Austria

In value terms, powdered milk production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Powdered Milk Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, powdered milk exports from Austria rose markedly to X tons, growing by 12% against 2021. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, powdered milk exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for powdered milk exports from Austria, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, powdered milk exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+15.2% per year) and Australia (+48.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for powdered milk exports from Austria, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +5.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+24.0% per year) and Australia (+59.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average powdered milk export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Powdered Milk Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of powdered milk were imported into Austria; growing by 8.3% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, powdered milk imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +77.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest powdered milk supplier to Austria, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, powdered milk imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -1.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.3% per year) and Italy (+66.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of powdered milk to Austria, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+11.2% per year) and Italy (+57.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average powdered milk import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, powdered milk import price increased by +65.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Portugal ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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