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Milk and cream market in Djibouti

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for milk and cream in Djibouti rose to 16 576 t in 2019, then contracted over the next two years, falling to 15 313 t in 2021. It subsequently stabilized, recording 15 501 t in 2023 as domestic production continued its steady, incremental growth.

In 2024, import prices for whey in Djibouti reached a record high, influencing the cost of imported dairy products. Globally, the dairy sector saw moderate production growth alongside contained international trade, factors which indirectly affect Djibouti's import environment and market conditions.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Djibouti
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Djibouti in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Djibouti in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Djibouti, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Djibouti in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Djibouti in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Djibouti, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Djibouti, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Djibouti in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Djibouti, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Djibouti by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production milk and cream in Djibouti

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of milk and cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Milk and cream production in Djibouti increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 15 128 tonnes, showing no significant change compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Djibouti in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk and cream from Djibouti

Market data indicates that there were no exports of milk and cream from Djibouti between 2017 and 2020.

Imports milk and cream to Djibouti

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports of milk and cream in Djibouti reached their lowest point in 2018 at 760 tonnes, then peaked in 2017 with a 6.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 972 tonnes, which is 35.1% lower than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 84.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 96.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(84.1%)	96.9%	(35.1%)	(41.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia were the main sources of milk and cream imports to Djibouti. France accounted for 27.3% of imports in kind, Yemen for 21.9%, and Saudi Arabia for 15.9%. Together, these three countries represented 65.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed signs of volatility during the observed period. Import values of milk and cream in Djibouti fell to their lowest point in 2018 at 760 000 US dollars, then peaked in 2017 with a 5.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import shipments amounted to 1 194 000 US dollars, marking a decrease of 15.1% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 81.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 85.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.8%)	85.2%	(15.1%)	(34.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia consistently held leading positions in the value structure of milk and cream imports to Djibouti. France contributed 29.9% of imports in value terms, Yemen 20.4%, and Saudi Arabia 14.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io