Milk market in Niger

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, Niger's milk market volume grew from 1.38 million tonnes to 1.52 million tonnes. This expansion was fueled by a long-term increase in the national herd, which raised local milk output. The launch of organized milk collection and cooperatives under the Niamey local milk platform in July 2018 strengthened the supply chain, while the regional 'Mon Lait Est Local' campaign actively promoted domestic dairy consumption.

Market volume experienced a minor contraction to 1.49 million tonnes in 2021 before resuming growth, reaching 1.64 million tonnes by 2023. During this period, the local dairy sector continued to develop despite structural challenges like seasonal production. The camel milk segment saw progressive structuring, adding diversity to the market, and rising prices for imported powdered milk in 2023 improved the relative competitiveness of local milk.

Supportive initiatives like the PAOLAO program, launched in 2023 to bolster the local dairy value chain, contributed to the market's positive trajectory. The planned revision of the Common External Tariff in 2024 aimed to provide greater protection for local producers against imports, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen the domestic industry.

Production milk in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of milk, 2017-2020

World map of production of milk, 2017-2020

Milk production in Niger has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Niger produced 1 511 thousand tons of milk, marking a gradual rise of 4.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 15.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.8%.

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

Exports milk from Niger

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2018 at 5 571 tons, then experienced the largest decline in 2019, falling by 84.8%. In 2020, Niger exported 766 tons of milk, a reduction of 9.8% from 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 23.8%. Overall, from the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2020, exports changed by 7.3 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Benin remained the key partner countries for exports in kind, together accounting for 89.5% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2018, the maximum value was recorded at 4 605 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 104.6%. In 2019, exports saw the largest decline of 84.8%. By 2020, Niger's milk exports totaled 539 thousand US dollars, showing a decline of 23.0% year-over-year. Volumes peaked in 2018 and dropped to the lowest point in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 8.5 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Benin acted as the dominant destinations for exports in value terms, jointly taking 93.8% of total flows, while other markets accounted for the remaining share.

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

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

Imports milk to Niger

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, foreign milk supplies to Niger increased. In 2019, imports reached their minimum value of 10 576 tons, with the largest decline recorded in 2018 at 34.0%. In 2020, imports amounted to 12 724 tons, which is 20.3% higher compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 34.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ireland (24.1% of imports in kind), France (17.2% of imports in kind), and Malaysia (13.4% of imports in kind) played the leading roles in imports in kind of milk to Niger, jointly accounting for 54.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, milk volumes imported by Niger increased. In 2019, the minimum value was recorded at 23 331 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 21.1%. In 2020, Niger imported 27 370 thousand US dollars of milk, indicating a substantial advance of 17.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -6.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for imports in value terms of milk to Niger were Ireland (25.1% of imports in value terms), France (16.9% of imports in value terms), and the Netherlands (15.2% of imports in value terms), which jointly accounted for 57.3% of total flows.

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

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