Global Whole Fresh Milk Market 2019 - Output is Driven by Increasing Demand in India, Turkey, the EU, and the U.S.

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'World - Whole Fresh Milk - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The global whole fresh milk market is estimated at $X in 2018, an increase of X% from 2017. 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global whole fresh milk market attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of whole fresh milk consumption in 2018 were India (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Pakistan (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Brazil, China, Germany, Russia, France, New Zealand, Turkey, the Netherlands and the UK, which together accounted for a further X%.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of whole fresh milk consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Turkey, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest whole fresh milk markets worldwide were India ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Brazil ($X), together accounting for X% of the global market. These countries were followed by Pakistan, New Zealand, China, Russia, Germany, Turkey, France, the Netherlands and the UK, which together accounted for a further X%.

In 2018, the highest levels of whole fresh milk per capita consumption was registered in New Zealand (X kg per person), followed by the Netherlands (X kg per person), Germany (X kg per person) and France (X kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of whole fresh milk was estimated at X kg per person.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the whole fresh milk per capita consumption in New Zealand totaled +X%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Market Forecast 2019-2025

Driven by increasing demand for whole fresh milk worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next seven years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +X% for the seven-year period from 2018 to 2025, which is projected to bring the market volume to X tonnes by the end of 2025.

Production 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of whole fresh milk were produced worldwide; increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global whole fresh milk production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future. The general positive trend in terms of whole fresh milk output was largely conditioned by a modest increase of the number of producing animals and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In value terms, whole fresh milk production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of whole fresh milk production in 2018 were India (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Pakistan (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of global production. Brazil, China, Germany, Russia, France, New Zealand, Turkey, the UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of whole fresh milk production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Turkey, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Producing Animals 2007-2018

In 2018, the global number of animals for whole fresh milk output amounted to X heads, rising by X% against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the number of producing animals increased by X% y-o-y. The global number of animals for whole fresh milk production peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Yield 2007-2018

In 2018, the global average  yield for whole fresh milk output stood at X tonne per head, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the whole fresh milk yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global whole fresh milk yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports 2007-2018

Global exports amounted to X tonnes in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global whole fresh milk exports reached their maximum at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports stood at $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global whole fresh milk exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tonnes), followed by the Czech Republic (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Austria (X tonnes) were the major exporters of whole fresh milk, together achieving X% of total exports. The following exporters - Latvia (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes), Slovenia (X tonnes) and Luxembourg (X tonnes) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Poland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest whole fresh milk markets worldwide were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of global exports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Latvia, Luxembourg and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average whole fresh milk export price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the whole fresh milk export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for whole fresh milk reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for whole fresh milk remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while Latvia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports 2007-2018

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of whole fresh milk were imported worldwide; falling by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global whole fresh milk imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports stood at $X (IndexBox estimates) in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The global imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tonnes), distantly followed by Italy (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes) and China (X tonnes) were the largest importers of whole fresh milk, together making up X% of total imports. Lithuania (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes), Croatia (X tonnes), Poland (X tonnes) and Romania (X tonnes) occupied a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to whole fresh milk imports into Germany stood at +X%. At the same time, China (+X%), Croatia (+X%), Poland (+X%), Romania (+X%), Lithuania (+X%), Ireland (+X%), Russia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Belgium (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, France (-X%) and Italy (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Germany, China, Ireland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Croatia and Belgium increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Italy (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together comprising X% of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average whole fresh milk import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the whole fresh milk import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The global import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform