Poland: Powdered Milk Market 2025

Powdered Milk Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish powdered milk market increased by 28% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion 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, consumption increased by +76.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Powdered Milk Production in Poland

In value terms, powdered milk production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 32%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Powdered Milk Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of powdered milk, when their volume increased by 3.5% to X tons. In general, total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -9.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, powdered milk exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for powdered milk exports from Poland, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, powdered milk exports to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Algeria amounted to +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+7.1% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for powdered milk exports from Poland, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Algeria totaled +15.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+4.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average powdered milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 35% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted temperate growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Morocco ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Powdered Milk Imports

Imports into Poland

Powdered milk imports into Poland soared to X tons in 2022, growing by 28% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 45%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, powdered milk imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of powdered milk to Poland, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, powdered milk imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +10.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+41.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest powdered milk suppliers to Poland, together comprising 63% of total imports. France, Ukraine, Lithuania, Ireland, Estonia, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +124.1%, recorded 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 powdered milk import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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