Milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian market for low-fat milk powder expanded strongly from 8 610 t in 2018 to 17 122 t in 2020. This growth coincided with international shifts such as changes in milk powder prices in China and the removal of EU milk quotas, which influenced trade flows and market availability. Domestic raw milk production remained stable at around 3.14 million t, providing a steady base for the powder segment.

Market volume then contracted to 13 109 t in 2021 as increased consumer price sensitivity led retailers to source more imported products with lower quality standards, dampening domestic demand. However, in 2022, the market recovered to 16 066 t, driven by a rise in per capita milk consumption to approximately 70.4 liters and the growing penetration of ESL milk in retail channels.

By 2023, the market saw a slight decline to 15 164 t, reflecting ongoing consumer price sensitivity despite a 1% increase in Austria's total raw milk production. Looking ahead, raw milk deliveries grew by 2.5% year-on-year in October 2024, indicating continued sector resilience amid fluctuating producer prices.

Production milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5%, 2017-2020

World map of production of milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5%, 2017-2020

Austria's production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% increased after two years of decline. In 2020, Austria produced 10 K t of this milk powder, which represents a 64.9% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 52.8%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 15.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 6 K t, with the largest decline of 4.2% occurring that same year.

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

Exports milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% from Austria

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with the peak volume being 3.1 times higher than the lowest. In 2020, Austria's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% amounted to 8 560 t, marking a moderate increase of 6.3% from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 935 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 37.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a surge of 205.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 71.1% of Austria's total exports in volume of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5%.

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

The market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. The period from 2017 to 2020 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.9 times. In 2020, Austria's cross-border shipments of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% reached 37 697 K $ US, which is 66.7% higher than in 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 37.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an 80.7% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three main markets—Australia, China, and Ireland—together absorbed 66.1% of Austria's total exports in value terms of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5%.

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 with fat content of ≤1.5% to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% reached 15 258 t, up by 6.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 314 t, with the largest decline of 4.2% occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany played the leading role in Austria's imports in volume, accounting for 70.9% of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

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 two years of decrease, Austria's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 53 675 K $ US, marking a gain of 60.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 35.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.6%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 33 529 K $ US, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 10.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany concentrated 72.4% of Austria's total imports in value terms of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5%, with the remaining flows distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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

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