Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream expanded from 172.3 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 240.6 thousand tonnes in 2020. This growth was supported by ongoing adjustments to milk production quotas (Richtmengenregelung), which influenced supply management, along with substantial subsidies for dairy farming and intensification through larger farms with over 50 cows.

In 2021, market volume dropped sharply to 100.0 thousand tonnes, likely reflecting adaptations to global market conditions and national factors. A recovery followed in 2022, with volume rising to 126.5 thousand tonnes, driven notably by increased production of UHT-milk drinks that include condensed milk.

By 2023, the market saw a modest decline to 117.4 thousand tonnes as structural changes and challenges in farmer incomes were debated. Entering 2024, new EU emissions regulations and direct marketing reporting requirements took effect, while domestic milk production edged up 1%, pointing to continued evolution in the sector.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Austria

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Globally, Austria ranked as the 27th largest producer of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

World map of production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2017-2020

Austria's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 232 thousand tonnes, marking a 7.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 166 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 21.3%. In contrast, 2019 recorded the biggest jump in production, up 30.7%.

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

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Austria

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The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels varied by a factor of 1.9, with the lowest point in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, Austria's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream totaled 17 872 tonnes, an 18.0% year-on-year increase. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 20 690 tonnes, which also saw the largest surge of 88.9%. The biggest drop occurred in 2019, down 26.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands were the top buyers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Austria, accounting for 41.3%, 16.3%, and 6.5% of exports in volume, respectively. Together, they made up 64.2% of total exports.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream reached 66 503 thousand US dollars, a 14.9% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, exports grew by 40.9%, with an average annual rate of 12.1%. The peak value was in 2018 at 74 283 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 57.4%. The most significant decline happened in 2019, down 22.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for Austria's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms were Australia, Germany, and China, with shares of 34.9%, 23.8%, and 7.0%, respectively. Combined, these three countries represented 65.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Austria

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After a two-year decline, Austria's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream rebounded. In 2020, import volume stood at 26 406 tonnes, up 1.7% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 17.8%, with an average annual decrease of 6.3%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 25 956 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018, down 15.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant supplier of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Austria, making up 70.3% of total imports in volume, with other countries accounting for the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 76 370 thousand US dollars, a sharp 31.7% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 11.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 57 892 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.7%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany was the leading source for Austria's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms, capturing 71.7% of total imports, while other countries shared the rest.

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

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