World - Skim Milk of Cows - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Skim Milk Market Size
The global skim milk market reached $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 9.6%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.
Skim Milk Production
In value terms, skim milk production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.
The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were the United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons), with a combined 28% share of global production. New Zealand, Russia, Turkey, Iran, Ireland, India, the Netherlands, the UK, Canada and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Skim Milk Exports
Exports
In 2021, overseas shipments of skim milk decreased by -6.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, skim milk exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -14.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 39% of total exports in 2021. The Netherlands (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons) and Austria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 27% share of total exports. Ireland (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Australia (X tons) and the UK (X tons) held a little share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +36.6%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 52% of global exports.
In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +20.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average skim milk export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while 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 Belgium (+15.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Skim Milk Imports
Imports
In 2021, approx. X tons of skim milk were imported worldwide; increasing by 3.2% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, skim milk imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main importers of skim milk, together generating 70% of total imports. The following importers - Mauritania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - together made up 9% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to skim milk imports into Belgium stood at +29.2%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+54.5%), China (+33.8%), Kuwait (+26.1%), Poland (+17.2%), Bahrain (+7.2%), Germany (+3.7%) and Mauritania (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +54.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Netherlands (-5.6%) and Italy (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+23 p.p.), China (+8 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+6.9 p.p.), Kuwait (+2.1 p.p.), Germany (+2 p.p.) and Poland (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the Netherlands and Italy saw its share reduced by -6.5% and -21% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported skim milk worldwide, comprising 34% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of global imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.6% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Belgium totaled +39.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.1% per year) and China (+30.9% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average skim milk import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global skim milk market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
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Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
- PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2024
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Consumption, By Country, 2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Production, By Country, 2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals, By Country, 2024
- Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2024
- Yield, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, 2012–2024
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