Concentrated sweetened milk and cream market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market volume for concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Austria gradually decreased from 11,455 tons to 10,414 tons. This period saw a steady contraction, with the lowest point recorded in 2021.

The market rebounded from 2022 onward, reaching 10,776 tons in 2022 and 11,578 tons in 2023. This recovery coincided with high raw milk prices and strong international demand for butter and whole milk, which shaped the broader dairy sector. By 2024, sweetened milk mixed products, including concentrated milk, had become export bestsellers, indicating that external demand was a key driver supporting production growth and market expansion during the latter part of the period.

Production concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria ranked 24th globally in the production of concentrated sweetened milk and cream.

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

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

In 2020, Austria produced 13.1 thousand tonnes of concentrated sweetened milk and cream, marking a 28.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 76.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.9%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 40.7%.

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

Exports concentrated sweetened milk and cream from Austria

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Austria's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 3 328 tonnes, surging by 797.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 1 558.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 155.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Austria's export flows in volume, accounting for 73.8% of the total, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 864 thousand US dollars, up 84.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 474.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 79.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Italy were the clear leaders in Austria's export partner structure by value, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports concentrated sweetened milk and cream to Austria

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After two years of growth, Austria's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream declined. In 2020, imports reached 1 009 tonnes, down 31.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 20.4%, with an average annual decline of 7.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 470 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 7.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the primary source for Austria's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in volume, representing 72.1% of the total, while other destinations were much less significant.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of increase, Austria's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream dropped. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 030 thousand US dollars, falling 36.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.3%. The peak value was in 2019 at 4 795 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 33.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Italy were the dominant suppliers of concentrated sweetened milk and cream to Austria by value, together accounting for 80.6% of total imports, while other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

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