Skim milk market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for skim milk in Finland declined from 145.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 107.3 thousand tons in 2023. This downward trend was particularly sharp in 2021 and 2022, with the market contracting by over 10% each year. By 2023, the pace of decline slowed, coinciding with a reported decrease in overall milk production and an 8% reduction in the number of milk producers, indicating consolidation within the dairy farming sector that limited supply.

Regulatory measures and public subsidies shaped the market throughout the period. Since 2018, mandatory vitamin D fortification for homogenized skim milk has been enforced to support public health. Concurrently, subsidies for organic skim milk in schools and public kitchens sustained demand for fortified and organic products, even as overall fluid milk consumption in Finland trended downward.

In 2024, the market volume saw a modest recovery to 111.0 thousand tons. This occurred alongside the implementation of a new EU regulation making vitamin D3 fortification compulsory, reinforcing existing national policies. Consumer preferences continued to shift towards organic and fortified variants, supported by ongoing subsidies, while broader milk production data indicated persistent slight downward pressure.

Production skim milk in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After declining for two consecutive years, skim milk production in Finland increased in 2020. Output was valued at 83 482 thousand US dollars, representing a modest 2.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 11.1%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 81 569 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Finland's skim milk production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 138.2 thousand tons, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 18%, equating to an average annual decline of 6.4%.

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

Exports skim milk from Finland

Exports in kind, t

Finland's skim milk exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 1 585 tons, marking a substantial 64.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 2 832.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 208.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's skim milk exports were overwhelmingly directed toward Sweden, which accounted for 99.8% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Finland's skim milk export values increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 039 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 66.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values grew by 2 873.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 209.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's skim milk export values were highly concentrated on Sweden, which accounted for 99.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports skim milk to Finland

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 885 tons, while the highest was observed in 2020 at 2 303 tons, representing a 2.6-fold increase from the trough to the peak. In 2020, imports increased by 160.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 23.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden was by far the main source of skim milk imports to Finland, accounting for 95.3% of total import volumes.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 300 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 687 thousand US dollars, a 2.3-fold increase. In 2020, import values rose by 17.6% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 20.5%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 94.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Finland's skim milk import values were primarily sourced from Sweden and Germany, which together accounted for 99.5% of total import flows.

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

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