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Milk and cream market in Sao Tome and Principe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for milk and cream in Sao Tome and Principe expanded from 1 589 t in 2018 to a peak of 1 852 t in 2021, driven primarily by rising imports. This growth period coincided with the introduction of new Brazilian regulations in late 2018, which established stricter criteria for the production, storage, and transportation of raw chilled milk. These norms likely reinforced quality standards for milk exports from Brazil, a key supplier, supporting the increased flow of products to the Sao Tomean market.

Market volume then contracted to 1 601 t in 2022 and further to 1 466 t in 2023. This decline mirrored a significant drop in imports. Industry analysis of the Brazilian UHT milk value chain highlighted high volatility in production costs and market prices during 2021-2022. Furthermore, the Brazilian dairy sector faced a challenging environment characterized by weak domestic demand and increased imports of dairy products into Brazil itself, which reduced the availability of Brazilian milk for export and contributed to the supply tightening for import-dependent markets like Sao Tome and Principe.

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 Sao Tome and Principe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production milk and cream in Sao Tome and Principe

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

Sao Tome and Principe's milk and cream production has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 551.5 tonnes, up 0.8% from the previous year. Production hit its lowest point in 2018 at 532.1 tonnes, which represented a 5.2% decline. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 2.8% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	2.8%	0.8%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk and cream from Sao Tome and Principe

Market research indicates that Sao Tome and Principe did not export any milk or cream between 2017 and 2020.

Imports milk and cream to Sao Tome and Principe

Imports in kind, t

Milk and cream imports into Sao Tome and Principe have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 182 tonnes, showing a slight 1.0% increase over 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 25.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	10.7%	1.0%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal dominated Sao Tome and Principe's milk and cream imports, accounting for 99.9% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of milk and cream imports into Sao Tome and Principe has increased for the third year running. In 2020, imports reached 1 001 thousand US dollars, a moderate 7.0% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import values grew by 38.9%, with an average annual increase of 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.5%	7.7%	7.0%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the import value pattern showed a heavy reliance on Portugal, which made up 99.7% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Sao Tome and Principe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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