Milk powder market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The milk powder market in Austria expanded significantly from 10 190 t in 2018 to a peak of 17 204 t in 2020. This growth coincided with rising milk yield per cow and a sustained consumer shift toward organic and extended-shelf-life (ESL) milk, which supported overall dairy sector activity and likely influenced powder production and trade volumes.

After the 2020 peak, the market contracted to 13 354 t in 2021, pressured by a decline in organic milk deliveries to dairies and rising energy and feed costs for producers. A partial recovery to 15 213 t followed in 2022, aided by a strong increase in milk deliveries early in the year and substantial farmer subsidies. The market then stabilized around 14 873 t in 2023, as slightly higher milk supplies were offset by a dip in per-capita milk consumption and ongoing influences from global factors such as milk powder prices in key export markets like China.

Production milk powder in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of milk powder, 2017-2020

World map of production of milk powder, 2017-2020

In 2020, Austria produced 12 K t of milk powder, marking a significant 30.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 40%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 7.4%.

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

Exports milk powder from Austria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the analyzed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.9 times. In 2020, Austria's cross-border shipments of milk powder amounted to 13 499 t, representing a slight drop of 0.8% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 18 824 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 27.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 93.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands played the leading roles in Austria's milk powder exports in kind. Germany accounted for 46.7% of exports, Australia for 19.0%, and the Netherlands for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 73.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's foreign milk powder supplies totaled 60 513 K $ US, showing a 13.0% uptick compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 35.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 69 906 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 23.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 56.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Australia, Germany, and China—together accounted for 68.7% of Austria's total milk powder exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports milk powder to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, imported milk powder volumes in Austria increased. In 2020, Austria imported 18 410 t of milk powder, representing a slight increase of 2.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 1.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 18 040 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the main destination for Austria's milk powder imports in kind, taking 71.6% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed across various smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, milk powder import volumes in Austria increased. In 2020, imports tallied 65 296 K $ US, which is 38.2% above the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 47 255 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Austria's milk powder imports in value terms was dominated by Germany, which accounted for 73.2% of total flows. Other destinations were relatively small in comparison.

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

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