Milk and cream market in Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not concentrated, not sweetened milk and cream in Pakistan showed steady growth from 2018 to 2023. Production volume increased each year, rising from 54 901 thousand tonnes to 64 651 thousand tonnes, which directly expanded the domestic market size from 54 876 thousand tonnes to 64 643 thousand tonnes. The annual growth rate remained stable at around 3-4%, indicating a consistent upward trajectory without significant disruptions or declines.

Throughout this period, the market was entirely supplied by domestic production, as imports were absent and exports represented only a minimal share of output. This self-sufficiency meant that changes in local production capacity were the primary determinant of market volume, supporting the overall expansion observed over the five-year span.

Production milk and cream in Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan ranked as the world's third-largest producer of milk and cream.

Top producers of milk and cream, 2017-2020

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

Milk and cream production in Pakistan grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 58 762 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 10%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

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

Exports milk and cream from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

Pakistan's milk and cream exports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 16 668 tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 7.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 31.7%, with an average annual decline of 11.9%. The peak was in 2018 at 25 408 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 29.4% decrease. Exports saw a slight increase of 4.1% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Afghanistan accounted for nearly all of Pakistan's milk and cream exports in volume, representing 99.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Pakistan's milk and cream exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 9 278 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp drop of 26.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 68.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 32.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Pakistan's milk and cream exports in value were almost entirely directed to Afghanistan, which held a 98.8% share of total flows.

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

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

Imports milk and cream to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 188 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 403 tonnes, resulting in a 2.1-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports rose by 114.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 43.9% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Pakistan's milk and cream imports in volume were Saudi Arabia (34.7% of imports), the United Arab Emirates (15.7%), and Egypt (12.5%), together accounting for 62.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Pakistan's milk and cream imports in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 052 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid decline of 11.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 57.1%, with an average annual decline of 24.6%. The highest value was in 2018 at 1 052 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 57.4% decrease. Imports saw an increase of 13.8% in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading sources for Pakistan's milk and cream imports in value were Saudi Arabia (45.2% of imports), the United Arab Emirates (14.0%), and New Zealand (6.4%), collectively making up 65.7% of total flows.

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

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