Belgium: Skimmed Milk Market Overview 2020

Skimmed Milk Market Size in Belgium

The revenue of the skimmed milk market in Belgium amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, skimmed milk consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the skimmed milk market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skimmed Milk Production in Belgium

In value terms, skimmed milk production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, skimmed milk production continues to indicate an abrupt reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, skimmed milk production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skimmed Milk Exports

Exports from Belgium

Skimmed milk exports from Belgium totaled X tonnes in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, skimmed milk exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, skimmed milk exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, skimmed milk exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes) was the main destination for skimmed milk exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, skimmed milk exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tonnes), twofold. France (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Algeria ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for skimmed milk exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK, Indonesia, Germany, Italy, the Philippines, Thailand, Japan, Nigeria and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average skimmed milk export price amounted to $X per tonne, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the skimmed milk export price continues to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for skimmed milk reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Skimmed Milk Imports

Imports into Belgium

Skimmed milk imports into Belgium stood at X tonnes in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, skimmed milk imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, skimmed milk imports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, skimmed milk imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, skimmed milk imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of skimmed milk to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, skimmed milk imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tonnes), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of skimmed milk to Belgium, comprising X% of total skimmed milk imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average skimmed milk import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the skimmed milk import price continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for skimmed milk reached their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform