Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream saw its volume increase from 2 052 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 2 354 thousand tonnes in 2020, then fall to 2 096 thousand tonnes in 2021 before stabilizing near 2 100 thousand tonnes in 2022-2023.

Production followed a similar trajectory, reaching 2 860 thousand tonnes in 2020 then declining to 2 572 thousand tonnes in 2021 with a modest recovery in subsequent years.

In 2024, market dynamics were influenced by new product introductions from major companies like Nestlé, which expanded its sweetened condensed milk range. Concurrently, consumer shifts towards plant-based alternatives and demand for clear ingredient labeling reflected growing emphasis on sustainability and value-added products.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Germany

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany ranked as the world's second-largest producer of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream.

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

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

Germany's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 2 860 K t, marking a moderate 6.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 3.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was in 2018 at 2 664 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.3%.

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

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany exported 732.5 K t of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, showing a moderate 5.5% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 7.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 2.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 0.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's export destinations for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream were highly diversified. The top three markets—the Netherlands (22.7% of exports in volume), Poland (8.5%), and Greece (8.4%)—combined for only 39.5% of total flows, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 60.5%.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's export value of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 582 M $ US, reflecting a measured 6.8% rise year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 4.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 330 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 11.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 11.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's export value structure for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream remained highly diversified. The Netherlands (19.5% of export value), Italy (8.1%), and Poland (6.7%) together accounted for just 34.2% of total flows, with a long tail of smaller markets comprising the remaining 65.8%.

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

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

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 225.8 K t, up 3.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 49.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (39.5% of import volume), France (16.5%), and Belgium (10.6%) dominated Germany's import structure for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, together representing 66.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's import value of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 441 M $ US, indicating a significant 11.8% rise year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 50.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.5%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 285 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 2.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 38.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands (39.4% of import value), France (14.5%), and Belgium (10.6%) were the top contributors to Germany's import value for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, jointly accounting for 64.6% of total flows.

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

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