Skim milk market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian skim milk market volume experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting from 118.7 thousand tons in 2018, it dropped sharply to 63.9 thousand tons in 2019. Subsequent years saw partial recoveries to 71.0 thousand tons in 2020 and 76.0 thousand tons in 2022, but with intermediate declines, culminating in a low of 43.2 thousand tons in 2023.

In 2024, the market volume rebounded to 70.7 thousand tons. This growth was supported by a 1% increase in Austria's raw milk production, which expanded the raw material base for skim milk processing. Consumer trends also favored low-fat dairy products as health-conscious choices, boosting demand. Furthermore, new legal housing standards for dairy products introduced in mid-2024 and updated EU-harmonized labeling requirements for milk fat content provided a regulatory framework that influenced market dynamics.

Production skim milk in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Austria, the value of skim milk output reached its peak in 2019 at 54 210 K $ US. The following year, in 2020, it remained relatively stable at 54 205 K $ US. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 50 050 K $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 7.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria's skim milk production has declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, output stood at 163.2 K t, marking a moderate decrease of 6.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 7.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The highest production level was in 2018 at 175.9 K t, with the largest increase that year at 0.1%.

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

Exports skim milk from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's skim milk exports have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 115.5 K t, reflecting a moderate decline of 9.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.0%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 132.7 K t, when the largest increase of 8.1% was recorded.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Germany were the dominant markets for Austria's skim milk exports in volume terms, together accounting for 92.7% of total flows. Other destinations held relatively minor shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria's skim milk export value has increased for two consecutive years. In 2020, exports amounted to 34 225 K $ US, showing a slight rise of 1.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 17%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 28 504 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 2.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, surging by 18.2%.

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

During 2017–2020, Italy and Germany were the primary destinations for Austria's skim milk exports in value terms, jointly representing 84.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

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

Imports skim milk to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

The import market for skim milk in Austria showed volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 17.6 K t and peaked in 2018 at 75.6 K t, with a 4.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 23.2 K t, indicating a sharp increase of 32.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 76.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the main source for Austria's skim milk imports in volume terms, accounting for 85.9% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a diverse but less significant group.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's skim milk import value exhibited an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Imports bottomed out in 2019 at 8 487 K $ US and peaked in 2018 at 34 702 K $ US, with a 4.1-fold gap. In 2020, import value rose to 15 616 K $ US, representing a sharp gain of 84.0% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, falling by 75.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany was the central partner for Austria's skim milk imports in value terms, holding a 72.9% share of total flows. Other markets comprised a less significant portion of imports.

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

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