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

Earlier Report Observations

The Mexican market for milk powder with fat content ≤1.5% showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. After reaching 353.3 thousand tons in 2019, volume dropped to 291.8 thousand tons in 2020 and fell sharply to 173.1 thousand tons in 2021. This decline coincided with shifts in consumer purchasing patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which altered food consumption habits. A recovery to 290.3 thousand tons occurred in 2022, supported by a 33.6% rise in import value during the first quarter and growing consumer preference for low-fat, high-nutrition powder. However, the market contracted again to 180.2 thousand tons in 2023 amid ongoing economic pressures and a sustained consumer shift toward smaller, more affordable packaging sizes.

Domestic production increased steadily from 5.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 6.8 thousand tons in 2023, reflecting gradual capacity expansion. Imports, which constitute the bulk of supply, fluctuated significantly, from 343.8 thousand tons in 2018 to a low of 166.7 thousand tons in 2021 before rebounding to 283.8 thousand tons in 2022. The United States remained the nearly exclusive supplier, accounting for over 99% of imports. Regulatory adherence to Mexican official standard NOM-088-SSA1-1994 for dehydrated milk and related products provided a consistent framework for market operations. Meanwhile, the presence of established domestic players like DILAC and multinationals such as Nestlé helped maintain product availability and variety, catering to both ingredient demand from food manufacturers and household consumption.

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

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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

Mexico's production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Mexico produced 6 408 tonnes of this milk powder, marking a 5.1% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 10.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.4%.

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

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

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Mexico's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% totaled 0.0 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp year-over-year decline of 99.0%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 100%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -97.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the export pattern for milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% showed a strong reliance on Venezuela, which accounted for 99.6% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Mexico's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% were valued at 0.0 million US dollars, indicating a steep 97.4% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 100%, with a CAGR of -95.5%.

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

During 2018–2021, Venezuela was overwhelmingly the primary destination for Mexico's exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in value terms, making up 99.5% of total export flows.

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

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

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

Imports in kind, K t

Mexico's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% have declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 166.7 thousand tonnes, down 41.7% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 51.5%, with a CAGR of -21.4%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 347.3 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico's import sources for milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% were highly concentrated, with the United States alone responsible for 98.8% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Mexico's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Mexico imported 477.4 million US dollars worth of this product, a 38.5% reduction year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports dropped by 30%, equating to an annualized decline of 11.2%. The highest import value was in 2019 at 793.1 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 16.3%.

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

Over 2018–2021, Mexico's imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in value terms were almost entirely dependent on the United States, which accounted for 98.9% of total import flows.

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

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