Concentrated milk and cream market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated milk and cream in Pakistan reached 3.4 million metric tons in 2018, supported by packaging and labeling regulations that required pasteurized milk to be sold in packaged form, bolstering formal dairy processing. Market volume then contracted over the next three years, falling to 2.6 million metric tons by 2021 as production dipped and import levels varied.

A recovery began in 2022, driven by the entry of new players in dairy processing and retail, along with policy shifts encouraging supply chain formalization, which helped lift production. In 2023, strengthened trade relations with countries such as Belarus facilitated increased imports of dairy products, while government initiatives to improve quality standards further supported growth, bringing market volume to 2.7 million metric tons.

Production concentrated milk and cream in Pakistan

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Top producers of concentrated milk and cream, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Pakistan produced 2 721 tonnes of concentrated milk and cream, marking a slight contraction of 2.9% from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 2 556 tonnes, with the largest annual decline of 40.7% occurring that year. The following year saw the biggest increase at 9.6%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 36.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 14.2%.

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

Exports concentrated milk and cream from Pakistan

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The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Pakistan's exports of concentrated milk and cream peaked in 2018 at 84.0 tonnes, then fell to their lowest point in 2019 at 37.0 tonnes—a gap of 2.3 times. The largest decline of 55.9% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 55.9% was recorded in 2018. In 2020, exports rebounded to 53.7 tonnes, showing a gain of 44.9% compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates remained the main buyers of concentrated milk and cream from Pakistan, accounting for 35.7%, 26.7%, and 21.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries formed 84.2% of Pakistan's total exports in kind during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Pakistan's exports of concentrated milk and cream in value terms peaked in 2017, then hit their trough in 2019, with a 4.2-fold gap between these years. The largest decline of 64.4% occurred in 2019, when exports dropped to a minimum of 78 000 US dollars. In 2020, exports rebounded sharply to 180 000 US dollars, marking an abrupt advance of 132.0% year-over-year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates formed the main group of destinations for Pakistan's exports of concentrated milk and cream in value terms, accounting for 45.4%, 30.5%, and 14.1% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 90.0% of total export flows in value terms during this period.

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

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

Imports concentrated milk and cream to Pakistan

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Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Pakistan's imports of concentrated milk and cream in kind peaked in 2018 at 887.9 tonnes, then exhibited a peak-to-trough amplitude of 4.9 times by 2020. The largest decline of 70.7% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 12.7% was recorded in 2018. In 2020, imports amounted to 181.2 tonnes, indicating a reduction of 30.3% compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates consistently remained the main sources for Pakistan's imports of concentrated milk and cream in kind, accounting for 62.6%, 15.6%, and 5.4% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 83.6% of total import flows in kind during this period.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Pakistan's imports of concentrated milk and cream in value terms peaked in 2018 at 2 291 000 US dollars, then fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 273 000 US dollars—a peak-to-trough ratio of 8.4 times. The largest decline of 74.7% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 5.3% was recorded in 2018. In 2020, cross-border shipments stood at 273 000 US dollars, which is 52.9% lower compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Germany, and Singapore led the structure of Pakistan's imports of concentrated milk and cream in value terms, accounting for 64.9%, 14.6%, and 5.2% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 84.7% of total import flows in value terms during this period.

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

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