EU: Powdered Milk Market 2025

Powdered Milk Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU powdered milk market increased by 21% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Powdered Milk Production in the EU

In value terms, powdered milk production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), with a combined 49% share of total production. Belgium, Ireland, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Powdered Milk Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of powdered milk decreased by -8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, powdered milk exports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +75.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the six major exporters of powdered milk, namely Germany, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium and Poland, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Sweden (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +9.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest powdered milk supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 55% of total exports. Ireland, Belgium, Poland and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +12.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, powdered milk export price increased by +49.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Powdered Milk Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of powdered milk in the European Union rose sharply to X tons, picking up by 6.8% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 7.7% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, powdered milk imports soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +101.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) was the largest importer of powdered milk in the European Union, comprising 84% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest powdered milk importing markets in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 49% share of total imports. Germany, Poland, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +14.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, powdered milk import price increased by +66.6% against 2016 indices. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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