Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Pakistan experienced significant shifts in volume. The market size peaked at 47 415 t in 2019 but then contracted sharply to 26 005 t in 2020, a drop of 45%. This downward trend continued through 2022, with the market declining to 23 895 t, before a further steep reduction to 15 237 t in 2023.

The primary driver of the market's contraction was a severe decline in imports, which fell from 42 091 t in 2019 to 21 011 t in 2020 and then to 11 144 t in 2023. Domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 4 752 t and 5 604 t, but its share of total supply was overshadowed by the import collapse. Concurrently, exports grew from 280 t in 2019 to 1 225 t in 2023, further reducing the volume available for domestic consumption.

By 2023, the market volume had fallen to roughly one-third of its 2019 peak, marking a profound change in supply dynamics. Preliminary data for 2024 shows exports rising to 2 006 t and imports slightly recovering to 12 182 t, though the final calculated market size for the year is not yet available in the reported statistics.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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, Pakistan produced 5 442 tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, representing a 2.9% decrease from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 5 112 tonnes, with the largest decline of 40.7% occurring that year. However, 2019 saw a significant rebound with a 9.6% increase. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 36.9%, averaging an annual decline of 14.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Pakistan's production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 20 672 thousand US dollars, down 5.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 61.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 27.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Pakistan exported 448 tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, a 60.1% increase from the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 at 808 tonnes, then dropped to a low of 280 tonnes in 2019, marking the largest decline of 65.4% that year. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 42.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States were the top destinations for Pakistan's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in volume terms. Afghanistan accounted for 61.9% of exports, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 17.3%, and the United States at 14.9%. Together, these three countries represented 94.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

The market for Pakistan's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream showed significant volatility during this period. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 72.5% occurring that year. In 2020, export volume rebounded to 1.7 million US dollars, a 55.8% increase from 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2019, exports varied by 4.5 times, hitting their maximum in 2017.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States were the principal destinations for Pakistan's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in value terms. Afghanistan led with 61.1% of exports, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 16.7%, and the United States at 16.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 94.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Pakistan imported 21 011 tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, a 50.1% decrease from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 2.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 57.1%, averaging an annual decline of 24.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, New Zealand, and Ireland were the main sources for Pakistan's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in volume terms. The United States accounted for 26.2% of imports, New Zealand for 21.8%, and Ireland for 9.5%. Together, these three countries made up 57.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Pakistan declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 54.3 million US dollars, a sharp reduction of 37.7% from the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 59.6%, with an average annual decline of 26.1%.

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

Over the period 2017 to 2020, the United States, New Zealand, and Ireland were the primary suppliers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Pakistan in value terms. The United States contributed 28.6% of imports, New Zealand 23.2%, and Ireland 8.8%. Combined, these three countries comprised 60.7% of total import value.

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

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