Concentrated sweetened milk and cream market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market size for concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Poland showed considerable movement, starting at 42 959 thousand USD in 2018. A gentle increase in the dairy cow herd during previous years supported milk supply, contributing to the market's initial level. However, by 2020, the market volume had fallen sharply to 27 457 thousand USD.

A rebound occurred in 2021, with the market growing 16% to 31 782 thousand USD. This recovery was primarily driven by ongoing restructuring and modernization of Polish dairy farms, which enhanced production efficiency and output. The trend reversed in 2022 when the market contracted 17% to 26 505 thousand USD, pressured by the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict and the consequent surge in milk prices, which tightened market conditions.

In the subsequent period, the market was influenced by evolving supply factors. Increased deliveries of milk to the dairy processing industry during 2023 helped maintain activity. By 2024, however, a decline in domestic milk production began to constrain supply, with further influence from shifts in trade agreements, geopolitical events, and currency exchange rates affecting the competitive landscape.

Production concentrated sweetened milk and cream in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of decline, Poland's production of concentrated sweetened milk and cream rebounded in 2020. The output was valued at 12 312 K $ US, marking a 5.3% increase from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 693 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 5.2%.

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

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

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

After two years of decline, Poland's production of concentrated sweetened milk and cream increased in 2020. The country produced 4 862 tonnes, representing a 4.7% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 644 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 12.1%.

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Exports concentrated sweetened milk and cream from Poland

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Poland's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 6 944 tonnes. This represents a robust year-over-year gain of 14.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 20.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 6.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 974 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 13.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 22.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Vietnam were the main markets for Poland's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 30.5% of exports, the Netherlands for 21.1%, and Vietnam for 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented 57.0% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms totaled 11 588 K $ US, down 1.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 55.2%, with an annualized decline rate of 23.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 471 K $ US, which also experienced the largest drop of 59.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 12.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Ireland were the leading destinations for Poland's exports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 45.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 19.9%, and Ireland for 6.8%. Collectively, these three countries made up 72.3% of total export flows.

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 sweetened milk and cream to Poland

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Poland's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 10 315 tonnes. This reflects a steep drop of 29.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 828 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.7%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Germany were the main sources of concentrated sweetened milk and cream imports to Poland in volume terms. Ireland accounted for 41.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 31.1%, and Germany for 15.9%. Together, these three countries represented 88.7% of total import flows.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms declined in 2020, reaching 26 733 K $ US. This represents a decrease of 36.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 32.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 42 052 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 3.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ireland, the Netherlands, and France were the primary sources for Poland's imports of concentrated sweetened milk and cream in value terms. Ireland accounted for 40.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 32.9%, and France for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 85.3% of total import flows.

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

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