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Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in Europe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Market volume fell sharply in 2019 to 1 112 thousand tonnes, then recovered strongly in 2020 to 1 508 thousand tonnes. After a slight dip in 2021, it peaked at 1 569 thousand tonnes in 2022 before declining again to 1 377 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Production followed a similar pattern, dropping to 1 270 thousand tonnes in 2019 before rebounding to 1 731 thousand tonnes in 2020. Output then gradually decreased over the next three years, reaching 1 561 thousand tonnes in 2023.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

After two years of decline, Europe's production of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream rebounded. In 2020, Europe produced 1 731 thousand tonnes, marking a significant 36.3% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 9.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 270 thousand tonnes, with that year also seeing the steepest drop of 29.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	(29.1%)	36.3%	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream production in Europe reached 3 733 million US dollars, showing a substantial year-over-year increase of 58.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 18.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 354 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	(27.3%)	58.6%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's exports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream stood at 457.0 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a 6.1% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 18.4%, averaging an annual drop of 6.6%. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 16.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.6%)	4.2%	(6.1%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Europe's exports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream. The top three destinations—the United Arab Emirates (6.7% of export volume), Saudi Arabia (4.9%), and Libya (4.6%)—collectively accounted for just 16.2% of total exports. The remaining exports were distributed among numerous smaller partners, each holding relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's export value of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 985.7 million US dollars, reflecting a modest 9.2% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 6.6%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 844.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.7%)	6.9%	9.2%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe's concentrated unsweetened milk and cream was exported to a wide range of countries. Even the largest destinations—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Libya—together represented only 21.3% of total export value, highlighting the diversified nature of the trade.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe imported 233.9 thousand tonnes of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream in 2020, showing a sharp 28.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 23.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 8.5%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 215.2 thousand tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 328.9 thousand tonnes. The largest decline took place in 2018 at 29.5%, and the most significant increase was in 2019 at 52.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.5%)	52.9%	(28.9%)	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's import value of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 650.8 million US dollars, up 13.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 13.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 564.7 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.3%.

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