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Butter, dairy spreads and milk fats market in Niger

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in Niger expanded from 40 436 t to 45 464 t. This growth was driven by government-led initiatives to transform the agropastoral sector, including projects to increase dairy herd productivity through improved feeding and breed selection. In 2020, the Ministry of Livestock highlighted milk's strategic role for food security and launched programs to create economic development poles around dairy basins, further boosting local value addition and competitiveness.

After peaking in 2020, market volume contracted to 42 935 t in 2021 before gradually recovering to 44 094 t by 2023. The sector demonstrated resilience, with production stabilizing around 44 000 t despite the temporary setback.

In 2024, the government launched a billion-dollar agricultural and livestock modernization program to strengthen local production and food security. This included the Large Irrigation Program (2024-2027) aiming to reduce cereal imports by 50%, which is designed to improve feed availability and infrastructure for the dairy sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Niger
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Niger in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Niger by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production butter, dairy spreads and milk fats in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of butter, dairy spreads and milk fats, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Niger's production of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 45 335 tons, marking a modest year-over-year increase of 5.9%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Niger in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.9%	6.1%	5.9%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports butter, dairy spreads and milk fats from Niger

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria was the sole destination for Niger's exports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in kind, accounting for 100.0% of the total volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Niger in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Niger in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Nigeria dominated Niger's exports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in value terms, consistently representing 100.0% of the total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Niger in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports butter, dairy spreads and milk fats to Niger

Imports in kind, t

The import data shows significant fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market. The minimum volume was 102.3 tons in 2018, while the maximum reached 215.4 tons in 2019, resulting in a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 128.9 tons, which represents a sharp decline of 40.1% compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 110.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.6%)	110.6%	(40.1%)	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, China, and Germany were the top sources for Niger's imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in kind. France accounted for 33.4% of imports, China for 32.3%, and Germany for 11.3%, together making up 76.9% of the total volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Niger in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Niger's imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in value terms amounted to 52 046 US dollars, showing a slight gain of 4.5% from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.1%. The minimum value was 49 787 US dollars in 2019, while the maximum was 94 834 US dollars in 2018. The largest decline happened in 2019, at 47.5%, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 66.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Niger in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	66.0%	(47.5%)	4.5%	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Turkey, and Germany were the primary sources for Niger's imports of butter, dairy spreads, and milk fats in value terms. France contributed 31.2% of the total value, Turkey 19.3%, and Germany 16.8%, collectively accounting for 67.2% of all imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Niger in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io