Concentrated not sweetened milk and cream market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for concentrated not sweetened milk and cream expanded from 188 thousand tons in 2018 to 211 thousand tons in 2023, following a peak of 257 thousand tons in 2020. Production volumes showed a parallel surge to 262 thousand tons in 2020 before settling at 225 thousand tons by 2023.

Entering 2024, major producers like Galloway Company enhanced industrial capacity with a new evaporator, while Brancourts Dairy launched condensed milk in a novel, heatable pouch—reflecting broader industry shifts toward convenience and packaging innovation to meet evolving consumer preferences.

Production concentrated not sweetened milk and cream in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States ranked fifth globally in the production of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream.

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

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

The United States saw its production of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 261.5 thousand tonnes, marking a significant 28.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 48.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream from the United States

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, exports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream from the United States fell. In 2020, export volume was 4 969 tonnes, a sharp 52.4% drop compared to 2019. Over 2017-2020, exports decreased by 42%, with an average annual decline of 16.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 10 429 tonnes, when the largest increase of 15.5% occurred.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for U.S. exports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream were Mexico, accounting for 44.1% of export volume, Canada at 14.3%, and El Salvador at 5.3%. Together, these three countries made up 63.7% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

U.S. exports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 9 457 thousand U.S. dollars, a steep 33.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 22.4%, with an average annual drop of 8.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 354 thousand U.S. dollars, when the largest increase of 26.1% occurred.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market in value terms was highly diversified. Mexico led with 25.7% of export value, followed by the Bahamas at 9.5% and Canada at 8.4%. These three countries combined accounted for 43.6% of total flows, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 56.4%.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports concentrated not sweetened milk and cream to the United States

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Imports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream into the United States varied widely, with volumes in 2020 at 702 tonnes, down 92.5% from 2019. The peak was in 2019 at 9 368 tonnes, when the largest increase of 192.4% was recorded. From the low in 2020 to the high in 2019, volumes differed by a factor of 13.4.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary suppliers of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream to the United States were Peru, with 64.5% of import volume, the Netherlands at 13.1%, and Mexico at 10.5%. Together, these three countries comprised 88.1% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

U.S. imports of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream in value terms fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 5 455 thousand U.S. dollars, a sharp 61.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 63.2%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 28.4%. The highest value was in 2018 at 15 436 thousand U.S. dollars, when the largest increase of 4.1% occurred.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Peru and the Netherlands were the leading suppliers of concentrated, unsweetened milk and cream to the United States in value terms, together accounting for 82.4% of total imports, with other countries making up the rest.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020