Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in France

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated unsweetened milk and cream in France contracted consistently from 268.9 thousand tons in 2018 to 191.1 thousand tons in 2021.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2022, with the market volume expanding to 244.8 thousand tons. This growth was primarily driven by the launch of new, value-added product varieties like flavored and protein-enriched options, which increased their use in professional catering and baking. Simultaneously, rising consumer preference for lighter dairy alternatives boosted demand, as unsweetened condensed milk served as a lower-fat substitute for cream in many recipes.

The market volume then moderated slightly to 233.2 thousand tons in 2023, signaling a stabilization after the preceding year's significant increase.

Production concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in France

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Globally, France ranked as the third-largest producer of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream from 2017 to 2020.

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

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

In 2020, France produced 281 640 tonnes of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream, marking a 3.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 4.9%, with an average annual growth rate of -1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 259 399 tonnes. That year also saw the largest decline of 12.5%, while 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 12.5%.

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Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from France

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Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 25 234 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 97 629 tonnes, representing a 3.9-fold difference. The 2020 export volume was 39.2% higher than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 57.4% drop, while 2019 saw the biggest increase of 177.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (31.9% of export volume), Belgium (15.5%), and the Netherlands (14.5%) consistently led France's export destinations for concentrated unsweetened milk and cream, together accounting for 61.9% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

France's exports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 91 788 thousand US dollars, a 58.0% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 94.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 24.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 42 248 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.6%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany (31.0% of export value), the Netherlands (17.5%), and Belgium (17.5%) formed the core of France's export markets for concentrated unsweetened milk and cream, collectively representing 66.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to France

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France's imports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 22 992 tonnes, reflecting a notable 13.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 40.1%, with an average annual decline of 15.7%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Luxembourg (33.2% of import volume), Germany (18.1%), and Spain (16.1%) were the main sources of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream imports to France, together accounting for 67.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

France's imports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 40 696 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 6.5% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports declined by 35.4%, with an average annual decrease of 13.5%.

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

In 2017-2020, Luxembourg (29.0% of import value), Spain (20.8%), and Belgium (19.7%) were the primary sources in the geographical breakdown of France's imports of concentrated unsweetened milk and cream by value, with a combined share of 69.6% of total import value.

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

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