Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Sub-Saharan Africa showed significant movement between 2018 and 2023. It expanded sharply to 112 302 t in 2019, then contracted over the next two years before stabilizing near 86 000 t by 2023.

From 2023, consumer trends in major markets like South Africa, including a growing preference for locally-sourced and ethically produced dairy, supported demand. The following year, global supply chain disruptions pressured prices, while stable electricity supply aided local milk production, and industry bodies like Milk SA worked on standards and food safety.

Production concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, 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

Sub-Saharan Africa's production of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 53 292 tonnes, which represents a 7.4% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 19.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable pattern over the observed period. Export levels varied significantly, with a fourfold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low point in 2017. In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported 15 871 tonnes of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream, marking a sharp rise of 277.6% from the previous year. The most substantial drop occurred in 2019, with a decline of 70.5%.

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

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of exported concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from Sub-Saharan Africa has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 27 033 thousand US dollars, showing a slight uptick of 0.6% compared to the year before. From 2017 to 2020, export values grew by 50.8%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 14.7%.

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

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

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

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa imported 55 741 tonnes of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream, reflecting a significant decrease of 16.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 29.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 40 848 tonnes. The largest decline happened in 2018, with a drop of 48.2%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019, at 63.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, Belgium, and Malaysia—collectively accounted for 67.0% of the total imports in kind of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream into Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of concentrated not sweetened milk and cream into Sub-Saharan Africa have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region imported 85 054 thousand US dollars worth of these products, indicating a modest increase of 6.1% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import values decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 52 048 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline was in 2018, at 45.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 54.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (50.4% of import value), Belgium (6.8% of import value), and Malaysia (4.6% of import value) formed the primary group of markets for imports in value terms, together making up 61.8% of total flows.

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

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