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

Earlier Report Observations

The Estonian market for milk powder with fat content ≤1.5% expanded significantly in volume from 3 598 t in 2018 to 7 753 t in 2021. This growth was driven by a clear shift in consumer preferences toward low-fat dairy products, supported by the development of new product segments that catered to rising health consciousness. Regulatory frameworks ensuring precise labeling and nutritional information further supported market transparency and consumer trust during this period.

After reaching its peak, the market volume contracted to 6 812 t in 2022 and fell further to 6 140 t in 2023, before a pronounced decline to 3 323 t in 2024. In value terms, the market reached 10.9 million USD in 2023 despite lower physical volume, reflecting changes in pricing or product mix. The subsequent years showed a reduction in market size without specific reported events to explain the downturn.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Estonia's production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 16 928 thousand US dollars, marking a steep rise of 36.5% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 145%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 34.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5%, 2018-2021

World map of production of milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5%, 2018-2021

Estonia's production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 5 763 tonnes were produced, showing a slight gain of 2.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 36.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.0%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Estonia's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% declined in volume. In 2021, exports totaled 5 248 tonnes, showing no significant change compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 60.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.2%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 5 256 tonnes, with the largest increase of 27.5% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main markets for Estonia's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in kind were Bulgaria, accounting for 37.8% of exports, Poland with 20.2%, and Germany at 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented 64.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Estonia's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% have increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 15 159 thousand US dollars, representing a significant gain of 21.7% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 179.8%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 40.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the three main markets for Estonia's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in value terms were Bulgaria, Poland, and Germany. Together, they absorbed 66.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% to Estonia

Imports in kind, t

Estonia's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% have increased in volume for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 7 238 tonnes, showing a small increase of 2.9% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 173.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 39.9%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Denmark was the dominant source for Estonia's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in kind, accounting for 87.6% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Estonia's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% have increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at 6 144 thousand US dollars, constituting an increase of 5.7% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 146%, with a compound annual growth rate of 35.0%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the key partners for Estonia's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in value terms were Denmark, accounting for 56.5% of imports, France with 16.4%, and Lithuania at 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented 86.2% of total import flows.

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

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