Concentrated sweetened milk and cream market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany's production of concentrated sweetened milk and cream rose consistently from 206.7 thousand tons to 247.4 thousand tons, while the market volume expanded from 185.9 thousand tons to 223.8 thousand tons.

In 2022, a marked decrease in dairy exports, particularly to China, increased domestic availability, helping lift market volume to 241.4 thousand tons. Production then jumped by 18% in 2023 to 298.0 thousand tons, driven by robust sales in related cream segments and a surge ahead of new mandatory labeling rules for milk products that took effect in October 2023.

Production fell to 249.0 thousand tons in 2024, influenced by China's anti‑dumping investigation against dairy products launched in August, which pressured export prospects, alongside a growing consumer shift toward plant‑based cream alternatives.

Production concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Germany, the output value of concentrated sweetened milk and cream reached 503.6 million US dollars in 2020, marking a notable 10.4% increase compared to 2019. Production saw its largest decline in 2019, falling by 3.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 13.7% rise. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 21.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked 4th globally in terms of production volume for 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

Germany's production volume of concentrated sweetened milk and cream increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 228.1 thousand tonnes, showing a modest 5.3% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 21.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.6%.

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

Exports concentrated sweetened milk and cream from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 36 733 tonnes, reflecting a modest 6.1% advance over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream were distributed across numerous markets. France, the United Kingdom, and Poland were the top destinations, accounting for 15.7%, 14.2%, and 12.2% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 42.1% of total flows, indicating a diverse export structure.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's export value of concentrated sweetened milk and cream increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 68 673 thousand US dollars, showing a 9.7% advance compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 22.8%, which equates to an annualized rate of 7.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and France were the largest buyers of concentrated sweetened milk and cream from Germany in value terms, accounting for 16.5%, 14.0%, and 13.6% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 44.2% of total export value, highlighting a broad base of smaller partners alongside these key markets.

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

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

Imports concentrated sweetened milk and cream to Germany

Imports in kind, t

Germany's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 17 109 tonnes, up by 9.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 57.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands and Belgium consistently dominated Germany's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in kind, jointly accounting for 88.3% of total imports. This high concentration was accompanied by a long tail of smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's import value of concentrated sweetened milk and cream increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 40 374 thousand US dollars, which is 12.0% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 62%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.4%.

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

In 2017–2020, Belgium and the Netherlands served as the dominant sources for Germany's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms, jointly capturing 87.4% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

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