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Milk powder market in the United Kingdom

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The UK milk powder market volume experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. It began the period at 104 thousand tons before a sharp contraction in 2019 brought it down to 63.9 thousand tons.

A strong recovery unfolded over the next two years, with the market expanding to 90.7 thousand tons in 2020 and then surging to a peak of 145 thousand tons in 2021.

This growth reversed in the following years, as volume eased to 141.6 thousand tons in 2022 and fell more noticeably to 116.5 thousand tons by the end of 2023.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United Kingdom
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
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 the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United Kingdom 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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 the United Kingdom, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United Kingdom by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 the United Kingdom

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom ranked 13th globally in milk powder production volume.

Top producers of milk powder, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk powder, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

The United Kingdom's milk powder production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production reached 188 K t, marking a substantial 12.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 7.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 164 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 5.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.9%)	2.4%	12.0%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk powder from the United Kingdom

Exports in kind, K t

The United Kingdom's milk powder exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 78.9 K t, representing a steep 35.5% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 37.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.5%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 148.7 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.8%	(17.7%)	(35.5%)	(14.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, the Netherlands, Ireland, and China were the main markets for the United Kingdom's milk powder exports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 30.4% of exports, Ireland for 16.9%, and China for 5.1%, collectively representing 52.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Milk powder deliveries from the United Kingdom declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 271.5 M $ US, which is 17.8% less than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 13.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 340.3 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	(3.0%)	(17.8%)	(4.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018-2021, exports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. The Netherlands accounted for 21.3% of exports, China for 17.2%, and Ireland for 9.9%, jointly making up 48.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports milk powder to the United Kingdom

Imports in kind, K t

The United Kingdom's volume of milk powder imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were approximately 35.5 K t, constituting a 20.7% fall compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 36.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.2%)	(7.4%)	(20.7%)	(13.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018-2021, Ireland, the Netherlands, and France led as the top suppliers of milk powder to the United Kingdom in kind. Ireland accounted for 48.9% of imports, the Netherlands for 15.7%, and France for 13.6%, with their combined share reaching 78.2% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, the United Kingdom imported milk powder worth 143.7 M $ US, marking a strong decline of 12.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The highest import value was recorded in 2020 at 143.7 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.7%)	12.3%	(12.4%)	(4.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2018-2021, Ireland, the Netherlands, and France formed the main group of destinations for the United Kingdom's milk powder imports in value terms. Ireland accounted for 46.2% of imports, the Netherlands for 19.0%, and France for 14.1%, with a combined share of 79.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United Kingdom in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io