Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Brazil

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Brazil experienced a period of fluctuation between 2018 and 2023. After moderate growth from 799 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 823 thousand tonnes in 2020, the market volume contracted for two consecutive years, falling to 755 thousand tonnes in 2022. This downward trend was sharply reversed in 2023, when consumption jumped by 20% to reach 908 thousand tonnes.

The market's dynamics were closely tied to shifts in domestic production and import volumes. Domestic output remained relatively stable between 712 and 728 thousand tonnes from 2018 to 2021 before dropping to 663 thousand tonnes in 2022. Production recovered to 719 thousand tonnes in 2023. Meanwhile, imports played an increasingly significant role, more than doubling from 76 thousand tonnes in 2021 to 199 thousand tonnes in 2023. This import surge was the primary contributor to the market's record volume in 2023, offsetting the earlier dip in production.

Export volumes remained a minor factor throughout the period, fluctuating between 10 and 15 thousand tonnes. The available trade data for 2024 and 2025 shows import levels remained high at over 180 thousand tonnes, while exports stayed below 12 thousand tonnes, suggesting sustained reliance on foreign supply to meet domestic demand.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Brazil

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Brazil held the sixth position globally in the production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream.

Top producers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

World map of production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, 2018-2021

In 2021, Brazil produced 724.6 thousand tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, showing a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 728.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 2.2% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Brazil

Exports in kind, K t

Brazil's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 15.3 thousand tonnes, a 22.0% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 51.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 9.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 3.4% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2020, when exports surged by 28.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Brazil's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream were widely distributed across various markets. The top three destinations—Trinidad and Tobago (15.4% of exports), Algeria (15.0%), and Paraguay (11.4%)—together accounted for only 41.9% of total export volumes, indicating a diverse market base.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Brazil's export value of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream increased for the second year in a row in 2021, totaling 36.7 million US dollars, up 65.2% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 85%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 17.5 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 11.7% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

The market base for Brazil's exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was broad. The top three markets—Algeria (25.5% of export value), Trinidad and Tobago (13.9%), and Chile (9.9%)—collectively represented just 49.3% of total flows, while the remaining 50.7% was distributed among numerous other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Brazil in value, 2018-2021

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Brazil

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Brazil imported 75.8 thousand tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, marking a sharp year-on-year decline of 34.1%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 21.6%, averaging an annual reduction of 7.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 115.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 32.9% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Argentina and Uruguay were the dominant sources for Brazil's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, jointly accounting for 93.2% of total import volumes. The remaining volume was spread across smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Brazil's import value of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream reached 249.0 million US dollars, representing a steep year-on-year reduction of 27.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 248.5 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 345.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 38.9% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Argentina and Uruguay jointly absorbed 93.4% of Brazil's total import value for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, with the remainder distributed among smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Brazil in value, 2018-2021