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Milk and cream market in Middle Africa

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for milk and cream in Middle Africa declined from 1 151 тыс. т in 2018 to 1 067 тыс. т in 2020. This contraction was partly triggered by the 2018 recall of Lactalis infant milk products in Cameroon due to salmonella contamination in France, which eroded consumer confidence and led to tighter sanitary regulations affecting the dairy sector.

From 2021 onward, the market recovered, reaching 1 128 тыс. т in 2023. This turnaround coincided with Cameroon's import substitution policy, supported by IMF-backed economic reforms from 2021 to 2024, which boosted local milk production. Domestic output rose from 1 030 тыс. т in 2020 to 1 104 тыс. т in 2023, while imports fell sharply over the same period.

By 2024, the government reinforced this trend through a national tender for artificial insemination and milking equipment aimed at further increasing dairy production. Meanwhile, product diversification with vitamin‑fortified options and the expansion of e‑commerce platforms improved consumer access and variety in the milk and cream market.

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 Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 Middle Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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 Middle Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 1 030 K t, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 4.0% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 4.1%, when production peaked at 1 082 K t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(4.0%)	(0.8%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk and cream from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports varied significantly, with a 3.8-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, milk and cream deliveries from Middle Africa amounted to 0.0 K t, representing a sharp 73.5% drop compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 87.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.3%)	87.5%	(73.5%)	(25.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Rwanda, Vietnam, and Uganda—together absorbed 67.1% of total milk and cream exports in kind from Middle Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports peaked in 2019 and bottomed in 2020, differing by a factor of 2.6. In 2020, Middle Africa exported 28 K $ US of milk and cream, reflecting a sharp decline of 61.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 72 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 86.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.6%)	86.0%	(61.2%)	(20.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda (29.7% of exports in value terms), Vietnam (21.1% of exports in value terms), and Uganda (9.2% of exports in value terms) were the main buyers of milk and cream from Middle Africa, together comprising 60.1% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milk and cream to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Milk and cream imports into Middle Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Middle Africa imported 37.1 K t of milk and cream, which is 20.4% weaker than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 87.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 50.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.9%)	(31.9%)	(20.4%)	(50.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal dominated imports in kind, accounting for 74.2% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Milk and cream shipments into Middle Africa from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 34 744 K $ US, down by 22.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 38.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 56 689 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(21.1%)	(22.4%)	(15.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal (53.8% of imports in value terms), France (23.0% of imports in value terms), and Belgium (5.0% of imports in value terms) were the principal destinations for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io