Egypt: Skim Milk Market 2025

Skim Milk Market Size in Egypt

In 2021, the Egyptian skim milk market decreased by -2.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Skim Milk Production in Egypt

In value terms, skim milk production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 21%. Skim milk production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skim Milk Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, shipments abroad of skim milk decreased by -9.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk exports reduced modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Libya (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the main destinations of skim milk exports from Egypt, with a combined 84% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of +42.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Libya ($X), Palestine ($X) and Mauritania ($X) constituted the largest markets for skim milk exported from Egypt worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of +40.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skim milk export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Kenya ($X per ton) and Libya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) and Palestine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Skim Milk Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, supplies from abroad of skim milk increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 270%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 353%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of skim milk imports to Egypt, together comprising 64% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +45.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of skim milk to Egypt, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +54.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+35.4% per year) and the UK (-22.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skim milk import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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