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Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in Eastern Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Africa" region includes following countries:

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Eastern Africa saw a significant increase in volume during 2020, reaching 8 465 т, as the COVID-19 pandemic led consumers to favor long shelf-life dairy products, boosting demand.

Growth continued through 2022, with the market peaking at 9 338 т, supported by a shift toward smaller, low-cost packaging that improved affordability and accessibility for a wider consumer base. However, in 2023, volume contracted to 8 412 т amid global supply chain disruptions and shifts in regional trade flows that affected product availability.

Regional developments, including increased dairy production consolidation in South Africa and rising health-conscious demand for dairy beverages, influenced the broader market context in subsequent years.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from British Indian Ocean Territory by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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 not sweetened milk and cream in Eastern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Production of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream in Eastern Africa has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 5 817 tonnes, representing a 3.6% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 6 058 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	(0.3%)	(3.6%)	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, the value of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream production in Eastern Africa saw a modest recovery. In 2020, output was valued at 9 914 thousand US dollars, marking a slight year-on-year increase of 1.6%. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 3.2%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 761 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual drop of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(4.6%)	1.6%	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Eastern Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. The highest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2018, creating a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.6 times. In 2020, exports from Eastern Africa amounted to 253 tonnes, representing a substantial increase of 133.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 91 tonnes, which saw the largest annual decline of 78.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(78.5%)	19.2%	133.6%	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo remained the primary destination for exports in kind, accounting for 7.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export values fluctuated significantly, with a 4.7-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, exports from Eastern Africa reached 432 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 146.2% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 154 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest annual decline of 78.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(78.7%)	14.1%	146.2%	(15.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (27.7% of exports in value terms), Nigeria (0.8%), and Bunkers (0.7%) formed the core of exports in value terms, together accounting for 29.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to Eastern Africa

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports to Eastern Africa reached 2 902 tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 131.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 252 tonnes, which saw the largest annual decline of 24.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.7%)	(24.7%)	131.7%	12.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind were distributed across multiple countries without a clear dominant partner. Saudi Arabia (20.0% of imports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (13.9%), and France (10.6%) together accounted for 44.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values dropped to their minimum in 2019 and climbed to their maximum in 2020, with a 2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports to Eastern Africa reached 5 511 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a steep rise of 96.2% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 808 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest annual decline of 20.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.9%)	(20.3%)	96.2%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (31.3% of imports in value terms), Saudi Arabia (13.1%), and South Africa (9.8%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream to Eastern Africa, with a combined share of 54.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io