Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Estonia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Estonia expanded from 6 928 t in 2018 to a peak of 11 130 t in 2021, before contracting to 6 328 t by 2024. In value terms, the market reached its highest point at $20.4 million in 2023, after growing from $12.1 million in 2018.

The initial growth phase was supported by a 2017 European Court of Justice ruling that prohibited plant-based products from using dairy terms, strengthening legal protection for traditional milk and cream products. This regulatory clarity helped maintain consumer demand for genuine dairy items, including concentrated and sweetened varieties.

The market decline after 2021 coincided with the introduction of new labeling requirements for dairy products in 2022, which emphasized milk fat content, and a proposed tax on sweetened beverages that exempted milk and dairy. These measures likely influenced product positioning and consumer choices within the category.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 20 935 thousand US dollars, representing a 26.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production surged by 97.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 25.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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

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

Following two years of growth, Estonia's production volume of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream declined. In 2021, the country produced 7 579 tonnes, marking a 1.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 24.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7 701 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 19.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Estonia's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream fell. In 2021, the country exported 5 365 tonnes, a 1.5% reduction compared to the year before. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 61.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.4%. The peak volume was reached in 2020 at 5 445 tonnes, and the largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a 30.5% jump.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the top destinations for Estonia's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in volume terms were Bulgaria, accounting for 36.9% of exports, Poland with 19.7%, and Germany at 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented 63.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 15 606 thousand US dollars, up by 21.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 179.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 40.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main markets for Estonia's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms were Bulgaria, contributing 35.6% of exports, Poland with 21.8%, and Germany at 7.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 8 917 tonnes, a 4.3% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 114.5%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 29.0%.

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

During 2018-2021, the largest contributors to Estonia's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in volume terms were Denmark, making up 67.4% of imports, Finland with 6.3%, and Lithuania at 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 79.8% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import value amounted to 11 553 thousand US dollars, which is 11.5% higher than the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 64.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the largest suppliers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Estonia in value terms were Denmark, accounting for 27.5% of imports, Finland with 16.4%, and Lithuania at 11.2%. Together, these three countries formed 55.0% of total import value.

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

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