Ethiopia: Powdered Milk Market 2025

Powdered Milk Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian powdered milk market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -10.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Powdered Milk Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2021, shipments abroad of powdered milk increased by 2.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 18,060%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, powdered milk exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9,361% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for powdered milk exports from Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Somalia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Somalia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for powdered milk exports from Ethiopia.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average powdered milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 119%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to 0.0% per year.

Powdered Milk Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X tons of powdered milk were imported into Ethiopia; which is down by -7.3% on 2021. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, powdered milk imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main suppliers of powdered milk imports to Ethiopia, together accounting for 51% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of +73.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest powdered milk suppliers to Ethiopia, together accounting for 47% of total imports. The Netherlands, Oman, Malaysia, the UK, Belgium, Uganda and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +65.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average powdered milk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($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 UK (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform