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Milk market in Liberia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The milk market volume in Liberia showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. It began at 12 213 t in 2018, fell sharply to 9 620 t in 2019, and recovered to 11 296 t in 2020. A major expansion followed in 2021, with volume surging to 17 425 t, before contracting to 12 199 t in 2022 and easing further to 11 465 t in 2023. Domestic production remained relatively stable throughout this period, while import volumes fluctuated widely, driving the overall market movements.

In 2024, global factors shaped the dairy market environment. El Niño weather patterns disrupted agricultural output, while persistent on-farm inflation and strengthening international dairy prices, led by butter, likely increased import costs. Consumer trends continued to shift, with growing interest in plant-based milk alternatives due to health and environmental perceptions, alongside regulatory developments in key markets affecting supply 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 Liberia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Liberia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Liberia 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 Liberia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Liberia 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 Liberia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Liberia 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 Liberia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Liberia 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 Liberia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Liberia 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 Liberia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Liberia 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 Liberia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Liberia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Liberia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Liberia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Liberia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Liberia 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 Liberia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Liberia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Liberia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Liberia by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Liberia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Liberia 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 Liberia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Liberia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 in Liberia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Liberia's milk production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 8 207 tons of milk, showing virtually no change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 8.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	(0.2%)	(0.1%)	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk from Liberia

According to desk-based market analysis, Liberia did not export any milk between 2017 and 2020.

Imports milk to Liberia

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Liberia's milk imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 406 tons, then peaked in 2018 at 3 985 tons, creating a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports rose to approximately 3 089 tons, marking a 119.7% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 64.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, surging by 151.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	151.5%	(64.7%)	119.7%	24.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and the United States consistently led Liberia's milk imports by volume. Malaysia accounted for 22.0% of imports, the Netherlands for 21.5%, and the United States for 19.5%. Together, these three countries made up 63.1% 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 Liberia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Liberia's milk import value rebounded in 2020. Imports reached 4 067 thousand US dollars, a sharp 32.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 10.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 3.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 082 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	(6.1%)	32.0%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Malaysia were the primary sources of Liberia's milk imports by value. The Netherlands contributed 40.2% of import value, New Zealand 22.4%, and Malaysia 15.6%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 78.3% of total import value during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io