In 2023, the Netherlands led European imports of skimmed milk powder at over 204 million kilograms, representing a steady increase of 4.38% from the previous year. Belgium and Italy followed, showing robust growth of 9.26% and 3.75%, respectively. Poland also demonstrated significant growth at 9.29%. Ireland marked the largest increase in imports with a 14.02% rise. Conversely, Germany and Spain saw declines of 0.41% and 2.44%, respectively. The United Kingdom and Austria also experienced declines, with decreases of 4.13% and 4.31%. Malta experienced a notable drop of 10.42% in imports.
Looking forward, trends to watch include potential increases in Eastern European countries like Estonia and Romania, which showed strong growth in 2023 at 29.28% and 11.52%, respectively. Growth in sectors demanding high-protein foods may further drive imports, as well as potential shifts due to changing trade policies or dairy production fluctuations. Majority producers should focus on efficiency and quality to cope with growing demand and ensure sustainable supply within the European market.
Top countries in Import of Skimmed Milk Powder with a Fat Content Not Exceeding 1,5% in Immediate Packings Exceeding 2,5 kg by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 204,860,000 | 2023 | +5.97% | +4.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 108,420,000 | 2023 | +8.4% | +9.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 103,130,000 | 2023 | +12.29% | +3.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 59,469,000 | 2023 | -0.58% | -0.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 59,446,000 | 2023 | +4.6% | +9.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 52,618,000 | 2023 | -2.53% | -2.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 44,255,000 | 2023 | +14.23% | +14.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 38,732,000 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 21,919,000 | 2023 | +2.28% | +3.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 19,508,000 | 2023 | -5.4% | -4.13% | View data |
