Concentrated milk and cream market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Polish concentrated milk and cream market reached 78 212 t, supported by the overall growth of the dairy sector where Poland emerged as a leader in increased production of cheese, drinking milk, and cream. The market volume then contracted to 58 747 t in 2019 before recovering to 74 058 t in 2020.

Market size expanded to 80 962 t in 2021, a period when the total value of sold dairy production in Poland exceeded PLN 37 billion, indicating a robust dairy industry. The following year, however, saw a decline to 67 225 t, coinciding with a sharp increase of over 50% in global butter and skimmed milk powder prices due to worldwide demand and low stocks, which raised raw material costs and likely constrained imports. New dairy product labeling rules and the entry into force of the organic production regulation (EU 2018/848) also introduced additional compliance factors in 2022.

By 2023, the market grew again to 76 548 t. This recovery was aided by product innovation investments from major players like Mlekovita and Mlekpol, as well as rising consumer interest in high-protein and functional dairy products, for which concentrated milk serves as a key ingredient.

Production concentrated milk and cream in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of concentrated milk and cream was valued at 53 349 K $ US, marking a slight gain of 2.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 53 462 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 3.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked among the world's leading producers of concentrated milk and cream, holding the 23rd position by production volume.

Top producers of concentrated milk and cream, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Poland produced 41 246 t of concentrated milk and cream, showing a slight increase of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 40 403 t, which saw the largest decline of 7.2%. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 43 550 t, with the largest increase of 3.8%.

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

Exports concentrated milk and cream from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, Poland's export volume of concentrated milk and cream declined in 2020, amounting to 18 242 t, which is 23.1% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 14.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 23 709 t, which saw the largest increase of 37.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, the United Kingdom, and Lithuania—together absorbed 67.5% of Poland's total exports of concentrated milk and cream in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Concentrated milk and cream export volumes from Poland declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 18 832 K $ US, down by 16.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 50.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom formed the core of Poland's exports in value terms, accounting for 66.9% of total flows. Specifically, Germany contributed 27.4%, the Netherlands 26.4%, and the United Kingdom 13.1% of exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports concentrated milk and cream to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, foreign supplies of concentrated milk and cream to Poland amounted to 51 054 t, reflecting a strong rise of 21.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 42 053 t, which saw the largest decline of 18.9%. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 51 871 t.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands played the leading roles in Poland's imports of concentrated milk and cream in kind, jointly accounting for 85.4% of total flows. Germany contributed 62.5%, Ireland 11.8%, and the Netherlands 11.1% of imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Poland imported a total of 59 584 K $ US of concentrated milk and cream in 2020, showing a modest decrease of 4.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 62 496 K $ US, which saw the largest increase of 1.7%.

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

In 2017–2020, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands were the principal destinations for Poland's imports of concentrated milk and cream in value terms, jointly accounting for 82.9% of total flows. Specifically, Germany contributed 36.8%, Ireland 25.0%, and the Netherlands 21.2% of imports in value terms.

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

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