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Milk powder market in Poland

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Polish milk powder market expanded as revived European Union exports signaled stronger external demand. In 2020, production of skimmed milk powder increased by 3.6%, contributing to higher market volume. Underlying this growth was a broader trend toward high‑quality dairy products and 'clean label' offerings, which bolstered domestic and international consumption.

The market reached its peak in 2022 when the war in Ukraine and post‑pandemic demand recovery drove dairy prices to a mid‑year high, including for milk powder. This price surge elevated the market's value significantly, while physical volume continued to rise supported by increased imports. Consumer shifts toward premium and natural dairy products further sustained demand during this period.

After 2022, market volume contracted. By 2024, a rebound in dairy exports from Poland—up 2.1%—along with falling skimmed milk powder consumption in China, reduced available domestic supply. Meanwhile, raw milk production in Poland grew about 4% due to higher cow productivity, helping to stabilize powder output despite a smaller herd.

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, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland 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 Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland 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 Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland 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 Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland 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 Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland 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 Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland 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 Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland 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 Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland 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 Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland 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 Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland 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 Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland 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 Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland 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 Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's milk powder production was valued at 517.1 million US dollars, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 20.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked 12th globally in milk powder production volume.

Top producers of milk powder, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk powder, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Poland produced 191.0 thousand tonnes of milk powder, marking a 3.2% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 185.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	(2.2%)	3.2%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk powder from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's milk powder exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 136.1 thousand tonnes, showing minimal change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 34.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 146.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 44.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.7%	(6.9%)	(0.4%)	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's milk powder exports in kind were widely dispersed across partner countries. The top destinations—Algeria (28.9% of exports in kind), Germany (7.8%), and the Netherlands (5.9%)—together accounted for only 42.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Milk powder export values from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 345.6 million US dollars, reflecting a 9.4% rise compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 54.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.3%	10.0%	9.4%	15.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's milk powder exports in value terms were distributed across many countries. Even the largest destinations—Algeria, Germany, and Vietnam—together represented only 42.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milk powder to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Milk powder imports into Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 66.0 thousand tonnes, up by 1.0% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 44.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	30.9%	1.0%	13.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Poland's milk powder imports in kind were Germany (45.5% of imports in kind), Lithuania (10.9%), and France (9.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 66.0% 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 Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Milk powder import values into Poland rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 170.5 million US dollars, showing a 13.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 53.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.6%	30.1%	13.1%	15.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (44.8% of imports in value terms), France (10.0%), and Lithuania (8.6%) remained the leading sources in Poland's import structure for milk powder in value terms, with a combined share of 63.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io