United Kingdom: Skimmed Milk Market Overview 2021

Skimmed Milk Market Size in the UK

The UK skimmed milk market reduced to $X in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Skimmed Milk Production in the UK

In value terms, skimmed milk production amounted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2019, the average yield of skimmed milk in the UK amounted to X kg per head, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In 2019, approx. X head of animals slaughtered for skimmed milk production in the UK; approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Skimmed Milk Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2019, overseas shipments of skimmed milk increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, skimmed milk exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Ireland ($X) constituted the largest markets for skimmed milk exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

China (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average skimmed milk export price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Skimmed Milk Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2019, overseas purchases of skimmed milk decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, skimmed milk imports shrank to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of skimmed milk imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Spain, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest skimmed milk suppliers to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, France, Spain and Poland, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Spain saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average skimmed milk import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for skimmed milk in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of skimmed milk consumption in 2019 were the U.S. (1.5M tonnes), China (922K tonnes) and Brazil (735K tonnes), with a combined 23% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of skimmed milk in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of skimmed milk production in 2019 were the U.S. (2.2M tonnes), New Zealand (1.9M tonnes) and Germany (982K tonnes), with a combined 36% share of global production. France, Brazil, the Netherlands, Peru, Malaysia, Mexico, the UK, Belgium, Belarus and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

What are the leading suppliers of skimmed milk to the UK?

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In value terms, the largest skimmed milk suppliers to the UK were Ireland ($53M), Belgium ($47M) and Germany ($47M), together accounting for 65% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

What are the leading importers of skimmed milk from the UK?

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In value terms, China ($75M), the Netherlands ($72M) and Ireland ($33M) constituted the largest markets for skimmed milk exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for skimmed milk in the UK?

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The average skimmed milk export price stood at $2,159 per tonne in 2019, growing by 9% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for skimmed milk in the UK?

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In 2019, the average skimmed milk import price amounted to $2,216 per tonne, waning by -2.2% against the previous year.