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Milk powder market in Estonia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The milk powder market in Estonia grew steadily from 4.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 8.6 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was supported by legislative changes, including new EU food rules and the application of public procurement law, which improved market access and competition conditions. In 2020, the clarification of direct subsidy requirements for farmers and the introduction of product compliance law contributed to production stability. A key driver in 2021 was the low purchase price of milk and rising dairy cow productivity, which reduced production costs and supported market supply.

After peaking in 2021, market volume began to contract, falling to 7.8 thousand tons in 2022. This decline coincided with the implementation of new EU organic farming and labeling requirements, which likely affected the supply chain, including imports. In the following years, without distinct local factors, the market continued to shrink, reaching 4.3 thousand tons in 2024, although in value terms a surge to $14.6 million occurred in 2023, indicating shifts in pricing 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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Estonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Estonia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Estonia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 Estonia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Milk powder production in Estonia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 17 048 thousand US dollars, representing a year-over-year growth of 31.8%. From 2018 to 2021, production surged by 132.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 32.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.6%	18.8%	31.8%	32.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of milk powder, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk powder, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Following a two-year increase, Estonia's milk powder production declined. In 2021, 5 807 tonnes were produced, marking a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 29.4%, translating to an annualized rate of 9.0%. The highest output was recorded in 2020 at 5 859 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 24.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.7%	4.7%	(0.9%)	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk powder from Estonia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, milk powder exports from Estonia declined. In 2021, exports totaled 5 277 tonnes, down 1.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 61.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.2%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 5 361 tonnes, and the largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a jump of 30.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.9%	30.0%	(1.6%)	17.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Bulgaria, Poland, and Germany were the key partners for Estonia's milk powder exports in volume terms. Bulgaria accounted for 37.5% of exports, Poland for 20.0%, and Germany for 6.9%, together making up 64.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Milk powder exports from Estonia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 15 391 thousand US dollars, showing a solid year-over-year growth of 22.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 182.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 41.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	62.2%	42.6%	22.0%	41.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Bulgaria, Poland, and Germany formed the core group of partners for Estonia's milk powder exports in value terms. Bulgaria held a 36.1% share, Poland 22.2%, and Germany 7.3%, collectively representing 65.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milk powder to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Milk powder imports into Estonia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 5 277 tonnes, reflecting a slight advance of 3.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 130.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 32.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.9%	45.3%	3.0%	32.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark dominated Estonia's milk powder imports in volume terms, accounting for 74.7% of total flows, while other markets contributed smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Estonia in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Milk powder imports into Estonia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at 9 914 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.4% gain year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 77.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.7%	23.6%	11.4%	21.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Denmark, Finland, and Germany were the main sources for Estonia's milk powder imports in value terms. Denmark accounted for 32.6%, Finland for 18.8%, and Germany for 10.0%, together making up 61.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Estonia in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io