Concentrated or sweetened milk and cream market in the United Kingdom

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in the United Kingdom showed significant fluctuations. In 2018, the market was supported by product innovations from major players like Nestlé, which expanded the range with skimmed and chocolate variants. However, in 2019, the market volume fell to 411.3 thousand tons. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered consumer behavior, increasing demand for home baking products, which helped the market recover to 447.3 thousand tons. This growth continued in 2021, with the market reaching 511.0 thousand tons, driven by the growing coffee culture and interest in innovative products, including vegan and lactose-free options.

After peaking in 2021, the market volume stabilized in 2022 at 506.0 thousand tons, despite active new product launches and Nestlé's market leadership. Global factors such as raw material availability and feed costs for dairy cattle began affecting milk production, which influenced supply. By 2023, the market declined to 468.9 thousand tons, while consumer preferences shifted towards innovative flavors and health-beneficial products, and online sales channels became key for distribution.

Production concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Globally, the United Kingdom ranked as the 13th largest producer of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream between 2018 and 2021.

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

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

Production of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream in the United Kingdom grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 550 K t, up 10.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 8.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 484 K t, which also saw the steepest decline of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the United Kingdom fell for the second consecutive year. In 2021, shipments abroad totaled 114.4 K t, down 21.4% from a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 14.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.0%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 174.7 K t, which also recorded the largest increase of 31.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Germany were the top destinations for the United Kingdom's exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream by volume. The Netherlands accounted for 34.2% of exports, Ireland for 16.0%, and Germany for 5.1%, together making up 55.2% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the United Kingdom declined in value for the second year running. In 2021, exports amounted to 312.7 M $ US, a sharp drop of 13.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 4.6%, with an average annual decline of 1.6%. The highest value was in 2019 at 376.7 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, the export value structure for concentrated or sweetened milk and cream from the United Kingdom was relatively dispersed. The Netherlands accounted for 22.0% of export value, China for 17.8%, and Ireland for 10.0%, together representing 49.8% of total flows, with no single partner dominating significantly.

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

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Imports concentrated or sweetened milk and cream to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream into the United Kingdom decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume stood at 75.1 K t, a substantial decline of 21.6% from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 29.6%, with an average annual decrease of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands were the key sources for the United Kingdom's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream by volume. Ireland contributed 24.6% of imports, Germany 24.0%, and the Netherlands 18.5%, collectively accounting for 67.1% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the United Kingdom's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream totaled 206.3 M $ US in value, a solid decrease of 13.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value dropped by 14.7%, with an average annual decline of 5.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Over the 2018-2021 period, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Germany remained the leading sources for the United Kingdom's imports of concentrated or sweetened milk and cream by value. Ireland accounted for 27.9% of import value, the Netherlands for 19.6%, and Germany for 18.9%, together making up 66.4% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021