Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Poland displayed significant volatility in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. After starting at 63 639 tonnes, consumption dropped sharply to 45 636 tonnes in 2019 before rebounding to 65 825 tonnes the following year.

The recovery continued into 2021, with the market reaching 71 022 tonnes, but this was followed by a contraction to 58 598 tonnes in 2022. The latter part of the period saw strong growth, with volume climbing to 72 708 tonnes in 2023 and further to 83 273 tonnes in 2024.

In value terms, the market exhibited more consistent expansion, rising from $43.6 million in 2018 to $83.5 million in 2024. This indicates a substantial increase in market value over the period, even as physical volumes experienced notable swings.

Production concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream was valued at 41 038 K $ US, marking a slight improvement of 1.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 41 125 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 1.9%. The most significant increase was seen in 2018, rising by 5.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Poland ranked as the 16th largest producer of concentrated not sweetened 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, Poland produced 36 384 t of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream, up by 1.7% from the previous year. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 35 759 t, while the peak was in 2018 with 38 830 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 7.9%, and the most substantial increase was in 2018, rising by 6.1%.

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

Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Poland's exports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream declined in 2020. The country exported 11 298 t, representing a sharp drop of 35.9% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 11.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 630 t, and the largest increase occurred that same year, rising by 44.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Lithuania, and Greece were the top buyers of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Poland. Germany accounted for 67.3% of exports in kind, Lithuania for 12.5%, and Greece for 3.5%, together making up 83.3% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's exports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. The value of exports stood at 7 244 K $ US, down by 33.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 39.5%, with an average annual decline of 15.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 17 915 K $ US, while the largest drop occurred in 2019, falling by 39.3%. The most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 49.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Italy were the main markets for Poland's exports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in value terms. Germany accounted for 59.3% of exports, Slovakia for 6.1%, and Italy for 4.7%, together representing 70.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's imports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream reached 40 739 t, a significant increase of 48.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 29.7%, equating to an average annual rate of 9.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 507 t, and the largest decline occurred that year, falling by 25.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Poland's imports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in kind, absorbing 80.9% of total flows, with numerous minor partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Poland's imports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. The import value stood at 32 851 K $ US, indicating a rise of 60.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 50%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 20 357 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred that year, dropping by 7.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany was the main supplier of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to Poland, accounting for 76.8% of total imports in value terms, while other partners held relatively modest shares.

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

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