Belgium: Skim Milk Market 2025

Skim Milk Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian skim milk market amounted to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Skim Milk Production in Belgium

In value terms, skim milk production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 98% against the previous year. Skim milk production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Skim Milk Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of skim milk were exported from Belgium; dropping by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, exports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 135%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skim milk exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 175%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for skim milk exports from Belgium, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, skim milk exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled -14.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-7.9% per year) and France (-32.1% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for skim milk exports from Belgium, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 2% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-6.7% per year) and France (-33.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average skim milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 84% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skim Milk Imports

Imports into Belgium

For the third year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in purchases abroad of skim milk, which increased by 64% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 243%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 385% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest skim milk supplier to Belgium, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, skim milk imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +36.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+25.1% per year) and Germany (+7.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of skim milk to Belgium, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +54.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+23.0% per year) and Germany (+7.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skim milk import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -30.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 147% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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