Netherlands: Skim Milk Market 2024

Skim Milk Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch skim milk market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Skim milk consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Skim Milk Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, skim milk production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skim Milk Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, skim milk exports from the Netherlands contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -5.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 189% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 264%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for skim milk exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, skim milk exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +30.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+610.7% per year) and Germany (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for skim milk exports from the Netherlands, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium totaled +22.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+563.6% per year) and Germany (+6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average skim milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -30.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Germany (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Skim Milk Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, skim milk imports into the Netherlands reached X tons, with an increase of 6.2% compared with 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of skim milk imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +20.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest skim milk suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +17.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average skim milk import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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