Milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The market for milk powder with fat content ≤1.5% in Northern America expanded consistently from 1 113 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 1 318 thousand tons in 2021. This growth trajectory was interrupted by a contraction to 1 255 thousand tons in 2022, followed by a further decline to 1 223 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2023, industry activity was marked by strong underlying demand for milk powder, with manufacturers keeping drying facilities operational. A winter storm in Northern states caused mild, temporary disruptions to transportation logistics. Concurrently, shifting consumer preferences toward organic and lactose-free products spurred innovation, exemplified by Dairy Farmers of America's partnership with Good Culture to expand its probiotic milk powder portfolio. The following year, 2024, saw continued diversification with events like Yili Group opening its first US flagship store after FDA approval and Nestle launching a plant-based hybrid milk powder, reflecting ongoing investment and product development targeting health-conscious consumers.

Production milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% in Northern America

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

Production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in Northern America has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Northern America produced 1 299 K t of this milk powder, marking a 7.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 175 K t, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 0.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in Northern America has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 077 M $ US, reflecting a 15.6% advance compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 40.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 005 M $ US, with the largest decline that year at 8.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 32.8%.

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

Exports milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

Northern America's export volume of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 39 512 t, down by 15.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 45%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 18.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was diverse, with no single partner dominating the market. Algeria accounted for 21.2% of exports in kind, Egypt for 17.1%, and Mexico for 7.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 45.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% from Northern America have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Northern America exported 93.6 M $ US of this product, which is 9.3% less than in the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 29.8%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 11.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% from Northern America relied on a wide range of partner countries. Algeria accounted for 20.8% of exports in value terms, Egypt for 18.0%, and Vietnam for 6.9%. Combined, these three countries took just 45.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports milk powder with fat content of ≤1.5% to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The import market for milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% in Northern America showed an unstable trend over the period. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 36 t, with the largest decline that year at 99.1%. By 2020, imports totaled 205 t, which is 474.0% higher than in 2019. The variation between the maximum in 2017 and the minimum in 2019 amounted to a 183-fold difference.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria and France were the leading markets for imports in kind of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% to Northern America. Austria accounted for 1.7% of total import flows, while France represented 0.9%.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% into Northern America have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Northern America imported a total of 6.4 M $ US of this product, reflecting a decrease of 14.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 8.8 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 7.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, France, and Denmark formed the main cluster of markets for imports in value terms of milk powder with a fat content of ≤1.5% into Northern America. Austria accounted for 1.2% of imports in value terms, France for 0.6%, and Denmark for 0.6%. Together, these three countries represented a combined share of 2.4% of total import flows.

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

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