Concentrated milk and cream market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated milk and cream in Western Asia saw considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. It expanded sharply to 712.7 thousand tons in 2019, then contracted by nearly a third to 480.5 thousand tons in 2020. After a slight further dip in 2021, steady recovery followed, with the market reaching 577.1 thousand tons by 2023.

Domestic production trended upwards over the period, rising from 223.1 thousand tons to 324.3 thousand tons, despite annual fluctuations. Swings in international trade were a major driver of market volume changes, with import levels varying significantly and export patterns shifting dramatically after 2019, directly impacting net supply.

By 2023, the market had recovered from its earlier downturn, supported by higher local output and evolving trade dynamics. The overall period was marked by a recovery in both production and consumption volume after a pronounced mid-period contraction.

Production concentrated milk and cream in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of concentrated milk and cream, 2017-2020

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

Concentrated milk and cream production in Western Asia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 297.2 thousand tonnes, marking a 16.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 39.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

Exports concentrated milk and cream from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 27.7 thousand tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 215.2 thousand tonnes, representing a 7.8-fold increase. In 2020, exports surged by 676.4% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 65.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Libya, Djibouti, and Mauritania remained the main buyers of concentrated milk and cream from Western Asia, accounting for 3.2%, 0.8%, and 0.7% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they constituted 4.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Concentrated milk and cream exports from Western Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 450 million US dollars worth of these products, showing a solid 20.1% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 39.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Libya, Djibouti, and Somalia were the primary buyers of concentrated milk and cream from Western Asia in value terms. Libya accounted for 3.6% of exports, Djibouti for 1.0%, and Somalia for 0.9%, collectively representing 5.5% of total exports in value.

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

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

Imports concentrated milk and cream to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, the volume of concentrated milk and cream imports into Western Asia declined. In 2020, the region imported 398.5 thousand tonnes, which is 17.7% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 20.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 484.4 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 39.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark were the largest suppliers of concentrated milk and cream to Western Asia in kind, though not dominant. The Netherlands accounted for 21.7% of imports, Germany for 4.4%, and Denmark for 2.8%. Together, they made up 28.9% of total imports in kind, with the remainder distributed among numerous smaller partners.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Concentrated milk and cream imports into Western Asia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 021 million US dollars, representing an 11.9% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 29.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

An analysis of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. The Netherlands accounted for 30.8% of imports, Germany for 6.0%, and Denmark for 4.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.1% of total flows, while the remaining 58.9% was spread among other partners.

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

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