Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in Canada

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Canada measured 54 785 t in 2018, with production influenced by the supply management system that set quotas and prices. Industry efforts included sustainability discussions and development of new dairy products like Greek-style yogurt and fortified items, which shaped overall dairy sector dynamics.

Market volume gradually declined to 50 741 t by 2023. During this period, the government planned a $300 million dairy innovation program to manage structural surplus of solids non-fat, affecting component utilization. Milk production overall rose due to farming practice improvements, indicating a shift in dairy processing away from this concentrated segment.

By 2024, regulatory updates such as the ninth edition of the National Dairy Code and increased milk quotas reflected demand for high-fat dairy products. Major companies like Saputo and Agropur launched new offerings, while consumer preferences moved towards diversified, value-added items, influencing market structure.

Production concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Canada

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was one of the world's leading producers of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream, ranking 12th globally by production volume.

Top producers of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

Canada's production of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 51,804 tonnes, marking a 2.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 2.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.9%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 54,029 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.7% also occurring that year.

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

Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Canada

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2017, exports reached their lowest point, while they peaked in 2018, with a 4.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Canada exported 95 tonnes of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream, representing a sharp decrease of 13.1% compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 183 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 40.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a surge of 356.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and the Bahamas dominated Canada's exports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream in volume terms, together accounting for 87.3% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export values reached their low in 2017 and their high in 2018, varying by 3.2 times between these points. In 2020, Canada exported concentrated unsweetened milk and cream worth 202,000 US dollars, corresponding to a significant decrease of 18.9% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 306,000 US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 220.2%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States was the central partner for Canada's exports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream in value terms, accounting for 83.7% of total flows. Other markets formed a less significant portion of the export structure.

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

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

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to Canada

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Canada imported 1,214 tonnes of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream, representing a solid decrease of 22.4% compared to 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 939 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1,565 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 66.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Canada's imports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream in volume terms were heavily focused on the United States, which accounted for 95.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Canada imported concentrated unsweetened milk and cream valued at 1,014,000 US dollars, corresponding to a decrease of 20.1% from the previous year. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at 1,269,000 US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 23.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, concentrated unsweetened milk and cream imports to Canada were supplied almost exclusively by the United States, which absorbed 94.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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