Bangladesh: Cream Fresh Market 2025

Cream Fresh Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi cream fresh market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a significant increase. Cream fresh consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cream Fresh Production in Bangladesh

In value terms, cream fresh production declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 201%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cream Fresh Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2022, shipments abroad of cream fresh increased by 7.8% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 262%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cream fresh exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 242% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brunei Darussalam (X tons) was the main destination for cream fresh exports from Bangladesh, with a approx. 58% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Brunei Darussalam amounted to +43.1%.

In value terms, Brunei Darussalam ($X) also remains the key foreign market for cream fresh exports from Bangladesh.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Brunei Darussalam stood at +39.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cream fresh export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -19.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brunei Darussalam.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brunei Darussalam amounted to -2.3% per year.

Cream Fresh Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2022, purchases abroad of cream fresh decreased by -19.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 142%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cream fresh imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 153%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Singapore (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of cream fresh imports to Bangladesh, together comprising 56% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +59.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cream fresh to Bangladesh, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Singapore ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +45.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (+14.8% per year) and Thailand (+57.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cream fresh import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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