Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, imports and exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Poland showed consistent growth, with export value rising from 316 million dollars to 556 million dollars. Domestic production also expanded, reaching 859 million dollars in 2022, which supported the growth of the local market to 678 million dollars that same year. This expansion was driven by the activity of major Polish dairy groups like Grupa Mlekovita and Grupa Polmlek, which strengthened their export operations amid rising international demand.

In 2023, the market experienced a decline in imports and exports, coinciding with lower milk prices across Poland and the EU that reduced raw milk payouts and squeezed producer margins. Regulatory developments, including an amendment to the packaging and waste law that set the stage for a future deposit system, began influencing packaging cost expectations. By 2024, export activity showed signs of recovery supported by higher transaction prices and improved margins due to lower raw material costs, even as new rules on packaging design, such as bans on single-use caps, were implemented to meet environmental standards.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream was valued at 570.5 million US dollars, showing no significant change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 18.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Globally, Poland ranked as the 8th largest producer of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from 2017 to 2020.

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

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

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland produced 804.3 thousand tonnes of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream, representing a 5.5% increase over the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 817.1 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 6.7%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, surging by 255.2%.

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

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 154.4 thousand tonnes, down 3.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 31.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.6%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 163.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 39.8%.

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

The export market for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Poland was diverse from 2017 to 2020. Algeria accounted for 25.3% of exports in volume, Germany for 12.7%, and the Netherlands for 6.2%. Together, these three countries made up 44.1% of total exports, while the remaining 55.9% was distributed among numerous other nations.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland exported 364.4 million US dollars worth of these products, up 7.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 39.2%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria, Germany, and the Netherlands were key buyers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from Poland in value terms. Algeria accounted for 25.7% of export value, Germany for 10.3%, and the Netherlands for 6.7%. Their combined share reached 42.7% of total export value, with the remaining 57.3% spread across many other trading partners.

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

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

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream into Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 117.1 thousand tonnes, marking a modest rise of 9.0% over the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 28%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Lithuania were the main suppliers of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to Poland in volume terms. Germany accounted for 53.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 8.2%, and Lithuania for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 68.9% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream into Poland rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 230.1 million US dollars, up 7.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 33.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and France were the primary sources of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream imports into Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 42.3% of import value, the Netherlands for 10.8%, and France for 9.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 62.6% of total import value.

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

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