Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in Eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Eastern Asia expanded from 177 thousand tons in 2018 to 182 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was supported by the scaling, standardization, and modernization of the domestic dairy sector, which improved production efficiency. Large state-owned dairy enterprises led the market by focusing on efficiency gains and quality upgrades, while investments in capacity expansion and new product development strengthened industry competitiveness.

Supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a slight market contraction to 178 thousand tons in 2020, but rapid recovery and government support policies helped stabilize production. A strong rebound followed in 2021, with the market reaching 200 thousand tons, driven by continued output growth and rising consumer interest in environmentally friendly and organic products. The market then stabilized around 196-197 thousand tons during 2022-2023, as the industry shifted toward higher-quality and functional dairy offerings, influenced by low-carbon transition policies and health-conscious trends.

Dairy production in the region continued to scale in 2023, with a focus on launching new products such as functional, organic, and specialized protein-enhanced items. Large dairy companies diversified demand by expanding into B2B segments like coffee, confectionery, and bakery. By 2024, raw milk output declined for the first time since 2018 due to industry restructuring and the exit of low-efficiency farms, while regulations on packaging, labeling, and mandatory use of raw milk were tightened to ensure food safety and quality.

Production concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

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

Eastern Asia's production of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 134.0 thousand tonnes, an increase of 8.3% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 13.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream production in Eastern Asia reached 228.7 million US dollars, representing a significant increase of 14.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value grew by 17.5%, with an average annual rate of 5.5%. The only decline during this period occurred in 2019, when production value fell by 1.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Eastern Asia's exports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 2 312 tonnes, a sharp drop of 25.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 70%, with an average annual decline of 33.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, was the leading buyer of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream from Eastern Asia, accounting for 1.7% of total export volume.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Eastern Asia's exports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 3.9 million US dollars worth of these products, marking a substantial decrease of 21.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value dropped by 68.9%, with an average annual decline of 32.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was primarily influenced by Asia, not elsewhere specified, and New Zealand, which together accounted for 1.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to Eastern Asia

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Eastern Asia's imports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 46 280 tonnes, down by 24.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 27.7%, with an average annual decline of 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Thailand were the main suppliers of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream to Eastern Asia. The Netherlands accounted for 53.3% of import volume, Malaysia for 18.2%, and Thailand for 10.8%, together making up 82.3% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Eastern Asia's imports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value amounted to 77.7 million US dollars, a strong decrease of 21.7% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value dropped by 28%, with an average annual decline of 10.4%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and Australia were the largest contributors to import value. The Netherlands accounted for 57.8% of imports in value terms, Malaysia for 12.2%, and Australia for 8.4%, collectively representing 78.4% of total import flows.

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

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