Concentrated milk and cream market in Central Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for concentrated milk and cream increased from 65 679 tonnes to 73 126 tonnes, supported by growth in raw milk production due to state measures to develop dairy farming and improved productivity in livestock. However, in 2020, the market dropped sharply to 60 980 tonnes as a raw milk shortage and rising production costs, driven by higher feed and energy prices, constrained supply.

In 2021, the market remained under pressure, edging down to 59 484 tonnes amid increased raw material and finished product prices. Recovery followed in 2022–2023, with the market reaching 66 416 tonnes by 2023, fueled by a 4% rise in raw milk output and strong demand for cream, which grew by 13.6% in 2023. Major players like «EkoNiva» expanded raw milk production, bolstering the industry.

Production concentrated milk and cream in Central Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of concentrated milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of concentrated milk and cream, 2017-2020

In Central Asia, concentrated milk and cream production reached 43 524 tonnes in 2020, representing a 21.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 55 713 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of concentrated milk and cream production in Central Asia was $77.7 million in 2020, down 29.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.4%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 22.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports concentrated milk and cream from Central Asia

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Following two years of decline, Central Asia's exports of concentrated milk and cream showed a modest recovery. In 2020, exports reached 309 tonnes, marking a slight 1.0% increase from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 68%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 31.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 306 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 57.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Afghanistan were the primary buyers of concentrated milk and cream from Central Asia, together accounting for 11.3% of total exports in volume terms.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Central Asia's concentrated milk and cream exports declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, exports amounted to $551 000, representing an 8.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 78%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 39.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Afghanistan were the key buyers of concentrated milk and cream from Central Asia in value terms, with their combined share reaching 16.2% of total exports.

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

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

Imports concentrated milk and cream to Central Asia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Central Asia's imports of concentrated milk and cream showed a slight uptick. In 2020, imports reached 17 764 tonnes, remaining largely unchanged from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 719 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 9.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Belarus dominated Central Asia's imports of concentrated milk and cream in volume terms, together accounting for 93.6% of total flows, while other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Central Asia's concentrated milk and cream imports declined for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, imports amounted to $22.815 million, marking a 1.5% contraction from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at $25.015 million, which also saw the largest annual increase of 0.5%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 7.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Belarus played the leading roles in Central Asia's imports of concentrated milk and cream in value terms, together taking 95.5% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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

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