Ethiopia: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2025

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian whole fresh milk market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, surging by 6.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, whole fresh milk production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 140%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

For the fourth year in a row, Ethiopia recorded growth in overseas shipments of whole fresh milk, which increased by 144% to X tons in 2018. In general, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports soared to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Antigua and Barbuda (X tons) were the main destinations of whole fresh milk exports from Ethiopia.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the largest markets for whole fresh milk exported from Ethiopia were Antigua and Barbuda ($X) and Poland ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average whole fresh milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, dropping by -19.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2018, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Antigua and Barbuda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (0.0%).

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of whole fresh milk imported into Ethiopia soared to X tons, jumping by 28% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of whole fresh milk to Ethiopia, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, whole fresh milk imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+20.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of whole fresh milk to Ethiopia, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand totaled +22.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+8.7% per year) and Italy (+8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average whole fresh milk import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform