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Milk powder market in Americas

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The milk powder market in the Americas, measured in volume, expanded from 2 465 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 3 103 thousand tonnes in 2020, then contracted to 2 896 thousand tonnes by 2023. In value terms, the market grew from $7.8 billion to $12.5 billion in 2022 before declining to $10.9 billion in 2023.

In 2024, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service released a final decision on Federal Milk Marketing Orders, altering pricing provisions and market access rules in the U.S. dairy sector. Simultaneously, China implemented an updated national food safety standard for milk powder, introducing stricter labeling and technical requirements for imports.

Consumer demand increasingly favored fortified and organic milk powders, prompting product innovation such as Nestlé's launch of new organic infant formula. These trends supported the development of specialty segments within the 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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 powder in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of milk powder, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk powder, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Milk powder production in the Americas has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 2,787 thousand tonnes, representing a 5.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	1.4%	5.4%	3.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Milk powder production in the Americas has increased for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 11,059 million US dollars, marking a significant increase of 30.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 35.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7,079 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.2%)	19.6%	30.6%	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk powder from Americas

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of milk powder from the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 311.6 thousand tonnes, showing a modest decrease of 7.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 7.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 2.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 460.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 36.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 26.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.7%	(26.9%)	(7.5%)	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Analysis of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. Algeria accounted for 31.4% of exports, Russia for 3.9%, and China for 3.5%, together representing only 38.8% of total flows. The remaining 61.2% was distributed among other partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, milk powder exports from the Americas stood at 1,236 million US dollars, indicating a strong advance of 14.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 14.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1,251 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 13.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	(13.8%)	14.6%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for milk powder exports in value terms from the Americas was quite broad. Algeria accounted for 31.8% of exports, Russia for 3.9%, and China for 3.5%, together representing only 39.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milk powder to Americas

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 315.1 thousand tonnes, while in 2020, they peaked at 627.0 thousand tonnes, showing a two-fold variation. In 2020, import volume marked a dramatic rise of 99.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, with a decrease of 16.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.7%)	(1.1%)	99.0%	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure of imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. New Zealand accounted for 7.3% of imports, the Netherlands for 2.6%, and Germany for 1.9%, together representing only 11.8% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, milk powder import volume in the Americas was recorded at 2,075 million US dollars, indicating a solid gain of 10.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a decrease of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.5%	(2.7%)	10.9%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that imports in value terms of milk powder to the Americas were not concentrated on a few key destinations. New Zealand accounted for 8.8% of imports, the Netherlands for 3.2%, and Denmark for 1.7%, jointly representing only 13.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io