MERCOSUR: Skim Milk Market 2024

Skim Milk Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR skim milk market declined slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Skim Milk Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, skim milk production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Brazil (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of skim milk production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, skim milk production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Colombia (X tons), with a X% share.

In Brazil, skim milk production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Skim Milk Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, skim milk exports in MERCOSUR reduced to X tons, declining by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skim milk exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the skim milk exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Colombia (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest skim milk supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, skim milk exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Skim Milk Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X tons of skim milk were imported in MERCOSUR; growing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, skim milk imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) dominates imports structure, together constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Venezuela (X tons), Guyana (X tons) and Peru (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Paraguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported skim milk in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guyana, with a X% share.

In Chile, skim milk imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Guyana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guyana ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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