Milk with fat content of >1% and ≤6% market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the German market for milk with fat content >1% and ≤6% experienced an overall contraction in volume, decreasing from 7 381 thousand tons to 6 549 thousand tons. The market saw a sharp drop in 2019, a partial rebound in 2020, and further declines in 2021 before stabilizing around 6 700 thousand tons in 2022.

In 2024, the market volume dipped to 6 549 thousand tons. This year was characterized by steadily rising milk prices throughout the year and increased consumer demand for organic milk products, evidenced by a 2.7% rise in organic milk deliveries from Bavarian farms. Producer prices for conventional milk averaged 48.14 cents per kilogram, higher than in 2023, while per capita consumption of drinking milk remained stable at 46.2 kg.

Production milk with fat content of >1% and ≤6% in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2018, Germany's milk production with fat content between >1% and ≤6% reached its peak value of 3 597 million US dollars. The following year, in 2019, it dropped to its lowest point at 3 287 million US dollars, marking a significant decline of 8.6%. By 2020, the value recovered slightly to 3 436 million US dollars, showing a modest increase of 4.5% compared to 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6% has been declining for two consecutive years. In 2018, output peaked at 6 638 thousand tonnes, with a growth of 1.5% from the previous year. However, in 2019, production fell sharply by 6.3% to 6 147 thousand tonnes. By 2020, it decreased further by 1.2% to 6 147 thousand tonnes. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 6%, averaging an annual decline of 2.0%.

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

Exports milk with fat content of >1% and ≤6% from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany's exports of milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6% showed mixed trends in recent years. In 2018, exports fell significantly by 11.2%. The following year, in 2019, they rebounded with a 7.7% increase. However, by 2020, exports dropped again by 8.8% to 1 582 thousand tonnes. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, total exports decreased by 12.8%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium were the top buyers of Germany's milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6%. The Netherlands accounted for 34.7% of exports in kind, Italy for 20.5%, and Belgium for 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 67.2% of Germany's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In terms of value, Germany's exports of milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6% experienced fluctuations. In 2018, exports declined sharply by 13.3%. The following year, in 2019, they increased by 6.9%. By 2020, exports fell again by 6.6% to 783 million US dollars. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, export value decreased by 13.4%, with an average annual drop of 4.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and China dominated Germany's export markets in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 62.6% of total export flows for milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6%.

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

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

Imports milk with fat content of >1% and ≤6% to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6% declined for two years before rebounding. In 2018, imports fell by 15.3%. The following year, in 2019, they reached their lowest point at 2 084 thousand tonnes. However, in 2020, imports surged by 17.4% to 2 447 thousand tonnes. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, total imports decreased by 11.9%, with an average annual decline of 4.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Denmark, and Poland were the main suppliers of milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6% to Germany. Czechia contributed 26.9% of imports in kind, Denmark 19.6%, and Poland 17.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 64.1% of Germany's total imports in this category.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Germany's imports of milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6% in value terms rebounded in 2020. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 856 million US dollars, with a drop of 15.1% from the previous year. By 2020, imports increased by 18.3% to 1 012 million US dollars. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 14.1%, averaging an annual decline of 5.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia, Denmark, and Austria were the leading sources for Germany's imports in value terms for milk with fat content between >1% and ≤6%. Czechia accounted for 24.5% of imports, Denmark for 20.6%, and Austria for 18.1%. Together, these three countries represented 63.3% of total import flows.

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

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