United Kingdom: Casein And Caseinates Market 2025

Casein And Caseinates Market Size in the UK

The UK casein and caseinates market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -37.3% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Casein And Caseinates Production in the UK

In value terms, casein and caseinates production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Casein and caseinates production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Casein And Caseinates Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of casein and caseinates, when their volume decreased by -69% to X tons. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, casein and caseinates exports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 87%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of casein and caseinates exports from the UK, together accounting for 64% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +239.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for casein and caseinates exported from the UK worldwide, together accounting for 58% of total exports. Poland, France, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +197.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average casein and caseinates export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Casein And Caseinates Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of casein and caseinates decreased by -17.3% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, casein and caseinates imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest casein and caseinates supplier to the UK, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, casein and caseinates imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ireland amounted to -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+62.9% per year) and Denmark (+85.2% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of casein and caseinates to the UK, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ireland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+96.2% per year) and Denmark (+89.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average casein and caseinates import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 35% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, casein and caseinates import price increased by +110.0% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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