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Concentrated milk and cream market in the United Kingdom, 2026

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated milk and cream in the United Kingdom showed considerable variation in volume between 2018 and 2021. After starting at 207.7 thousand tons in 2018, consumption fell sharply to 184.1 thousand tons in 2019. A minor recovery to 186.7 thousand tons occurred in 2020, followed by a decrease to 179.8 thousand tons in 2021.

Market volume rose to 182.6 thousand tons in 2022, as growing consumer health awareness and demand for convenient, long shelf-life dairy products boosted consumption, aided by the expansion of online grocery sales channels. However, by 2023, the market contracted to 175.8 thousand tons, influenced by the increasing consumer traction of plant-based dairy alternatives, which diverted demand from traditional concentrated milk and cream.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production concentrated milk and cream in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 11th globally in the production of concentrated milk and cream.

Top producers of concentrated milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of concentrated milk and cream, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

The United Kingdom's production of concentrated milk and cream increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 176 K t, up 10.5% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 7.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 156 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	1.7%	10.5%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports concentrated milk and cream from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 5.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, the United Kingdom exported 35 483 t of concentrated milk and cream, marking a sharp increase of 52.7% from 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 10.4%, while the biggest jump was in 2019 with a 273.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	273.6%	(10.4%)	52.7%	72.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Austria were the main buyers of concentrated milk and cream from the United Kingdom, accounting for 53.8%, 10.9%, and 9.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 74.4% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 2.7-fold increase over this period. In 2021, the value of concentrated milk and cream exports from the United Kingdom amounted to 41 273 K $ US, up 39.0% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2020 at 18.4%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 136.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	136.7%	(18.4%)	39.0%	39.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, China, and Ireland were the top markets for the United Kingdom's concentrated milk and cream exports in value terms, together accounting for 63.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports concentrated milk and cream to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, t

The United Kingdom's imports of concentrated milk and cream declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume stood at 39 632 t, down 22.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 22.4%, with an average annual decline of 8.1%. The highest import level was recorded in 2019 at 53 827 t, which also saw the largest increase of 5.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.4%	(5.2%)	(22.3%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands were the key sources for the United Kingdom's imports of concentrated milk and cream in kind, accounting for 36.0%, 26.3%, and 21.1% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 83.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The United Kingdom's imports of concentrated milk and cream declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, import value came to 80 535 K $ US, showing a significant drop of 15.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 18.4%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	(3.1%)	(15.5%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands were the main markets for the United Kingdom's imports of concentrated milk and cream in value terms, accounting for 32.5%, 32.1%, and 20.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 85.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io