United Kingdom: Skim Milk Market 2025

Skim Milk Market Size in the UK

The UK skim milk market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Skim Milk Production in the UK

In value terms, skim milk production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Skim Milk Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2021, exports of skim milk from the UK skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 20% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 120%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for skim milk exports from the UK, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, skim milk exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland totaled +18.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+9.3% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+38.3% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for skim milk exports from the UK, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at +15.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+14.9% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+14.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average skim milk export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a pronounced descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 the Netherlands (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Skim Milk Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, approx. X tons of skim milk were imported into the UK; declining by -56.5% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 63%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest skim milk supplier to the UK, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, skim milk imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ireland totaled -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-10.7% per year) and Bulgaria (+120.3% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X), France ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest skim milk suppliers to the UK, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +138.6%, 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

In 2021, the average skim milk import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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