Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Israel

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Israel experienced a slight contraction from 75 163 t in 2018 to 73 243 t in 2020. This decline was influenced by regulatory constraints, including production quotas under the milk reform that limited manufacturing volumes, and successive price hikes for regulated dairy products which dampened consumer demand. Simultaneously, a shift in consumer preferences towards vegan and plant-based alternatives, coupled with the growing popularity of homemade condensed milk recipes, reduced the appeal of conventional industrial products.

From 2021 onward, the market rebounded and grew steadily, reaching 81 406 t by 2023. This expansion was primarily driven by the rapid development of the plant-based condensed milk segment, with new startups entering the field and increased investment in alternative protein technologies. Despite ongoing price increases for regulated dairy items and a concentrated dairy farm structure that constrained raw milk supply, the introduction of innovative vegan and organic variants attracted new consumers and supported overall market volume growth.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Israel

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

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

In 2020, Israel produced 66 031 tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, marking a 4.3% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Israel in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Israel

Exports in kind, t

The export data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2019, Israel exported just 3 tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, which represents a dramatic 99.6% decrease from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 815 tonnes, resulting in a 263-fold gap between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2019. The largest percentage increase occurred in 2018, with a staggering rise of 1 642.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Singapore, the Netherlands, and the United States formed the core group of markets for Israel's exports in kind. Singapore accounted for 39.2% of exports, the Netherlands for 27.5%, and the United States for 21.6%. Together, these three countries represented 88.3% of total export flows during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. In 2019, Israel exported 14 thousand US dollars worth of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, showing a sharp reduction of 99.3% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 134 thousand US dollars, creating a 152-fold fluctuation between the high of 2018 and the low of 2019. The largest percentage increase occurred in 2018, with a remarkable rise of 2 245.1%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, the United States, Singapore, and the Netherlands remained the top buyers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Israel in value terms. The United States accounted for 36.0% of exports, Singapore for 27.1%, and the Netherlands for 19.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented 82.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Israel

Imports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Israel's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream declined in 2020. The country imported 7 213 tonnes that year, which is 35.6% lower than in 2019. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.0%. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 197 tonnes, while the largest percentage increase occurred in 2018 at 34.9%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany, Ukraine, and the United States were the key partners for Israel's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 44.5% of imports, Ukraine for 16.7%, and the United States for 9.8%. Together, these three countries made up 71.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Israel's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 35 667 thousand US dollars, reflecting a notable year-over-year growth of 19.6%. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 19.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 27 169 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that year at 8.9%.

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

In the 2017–2020 period, Germany, Ukraine, and the Netherlands continued to be the main suppliers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Israel in value terms. Germany accounted for 46.0% of imports, Ukraine for 14.6%, and the Netherlands for 9.4%. Collectively, these three countries formed 70.0% of total import value.

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

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