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

Earlier Report Observations

The market for milk powder with ≤1.5% fat in France stood at 112.1 thousand tons in 2018 before declining to 86.4 thousand tons in 2019. A turnaround began in 2020, with volume rising to 100.2 thousand tons as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted demand toward longer-lasting dairy items.

Growth accelerated in the following years, reaching 157.6 thousand tons by 2023. This expansion was driven by a trend toward premiumization and innovation in milk powders, including instant and fortified formats, which catered to higher nutritional expectations. Concurrently, a sector-wide emphasis on quality and traceability reinforced consumer trust, while falling skimmed milk powder prices in 2023 provided an additional boost to consumption.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, France ranked as the world's fourth-largest producer of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5%.

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

France's production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 329.0 K t, marking a moderate increase of 3.8% compared to 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 11.6%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 4.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 312.0 K t, with the largest year-on-year drop of 16.2% also occurring that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of France's milk powder production with a fat content of ≤1.5% rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, production was valued at 934.5 M $ US, showing a significant advance of 31.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 557.8 M $ US, when the largest decline of 33.2% was observed.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, France's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% declined in 2020. Exports totaled 263.6 K t, representing a 3.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 14.9%, with a CAGR of 4.7%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 272.4 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 13.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria (12.7% of exports in kind), the Netherlands (12.2%), and China (7.2%) were among the top buyers of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% from France. However, together they accounted for just 32.2% of total exports in kind, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

France's export value of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 748.8 M $ US, marking a 22.2% advance over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 45.5%, with a CAGR of 13.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 428.9 M $ US, when the largest decline of 16.7% occurred. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 42.9% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France's export value of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% was widely dispersed across partner countries. Algeria (12.3% of exports in value terms), the Netherlands (11.9%), and China (7.9%) together represented only 32.1% of total flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, France's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% declined in 2020. Imports stood at 34.8 K t, showing a significant drop of 16.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 16.1%, with a CAGR of 5.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 41.9 K t, while the largest increase of 33.3% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (30.5% of imports in kind), Belgium (25.0%), and Germany (21.7%) together accounted for 77.2% of total imports in kind of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% to France, making them the main sources.

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

World map of product's imports to France in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

France's import value of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 101.8 M $ US, corresponding to a 5.3% improvement over the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 45.4%, with a CAGR of 13.3%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands (29.7% of imports in value terms), Belgium (26.2%), and Germany (21.4%) remained the key partners for France's imports in value terms, together accounting for 77.3% of total flows.

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

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