EU's Casein and Caseinates Market - Ireland Emerges as the Largest Exporter

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Casein And Caseinates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The EU's casein and caseinates market in 2018 is estimated at $X. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).

Overall, casein and caseinates consumption, however, continues to indicate a decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the casein and caseinates market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Consumption By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of casein and caseinates consumption in 2018 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for X% of total consumption.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of casein and caseinates consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2018, together comprising X% of the total market.

The countries with the highest levels of casein and caseinates per capita consumption in 2018 were the Netherlands (X kg per X persons), Belgium (X kg per X persons) and Austria (X kg per X persons).

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of casein and caseinates per capita consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production in the EU

In 2018, the amount of casein and caseinates produced in the European Union totaled X tons, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, casein and caseinates production, however, continues to indicate a moderate deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of casein and caseinates production peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, casein and caseinates production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, casein and caseinates production, however, continues to indicate an abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, casein and caseinates production reached its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Exports in the EU

In 2018, approx. X tons of casein and caseinates were exported in the European Union; growing by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, casein and caseinates exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, casein and caseinates exports stood at $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. Over the period under review, casein and caseinates exports continue to indicate a moderate reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland represented the key exporter of casein and caseinates in the European Union, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. France (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Poland (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Austria (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest casein and caseinates markets in the European Union were Ireland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Poland, Austria and Latvia, which together accounted for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Austria (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The casein and caseinates export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the casein and caseinates export price continues to indicate a significant drop. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for casein and caseinates reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for casein and caseinates remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports in the EU

In 2018, approx. X tons of casein and caseinates were imported in the European Union; increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, casein and caseinates imports, however, continue to indicate a measured drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, casein and caseinates imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, casein and caseinates imports amounted to $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. In general, casein and caseinates imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, casein and caseinates imports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the key importers of casein and caseinates in the European Union, committing X% of total import. Belgium (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest casein and caseinates importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland experienced the highest growth rate of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The casein and caseinates import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the casein and caseinates import price continues to indicate a pronounced drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for casein and caseinates reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for casein and caseinates failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform