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The Global Dairy Market

On this page, we provide with two graphs giving a general overview of the dairy industry's world market, in terms of the major exporting countries'export volume.
Considering the sum of the following products:
  1. HS 0406 - Cheese,
  2. HS 0405 - Butter,
  3. HS 040210 - SMP (Skimmed Milk Powder),
  4. HS 040221+040229 - WMP (Whole Milk Powder 26%),
  5. HS 040110+040120 - Bulk and pack. milk,
  6. HS 040130+040140+040150 - Cream,
  7. HS 0403 - Yogurt,
  8. HS 040291+040299 - Condensed milk,
  9. HS 190110 - Infant milk formula,
  10. HS 0404 - Whey Powder,
  11. HS 350110 - Casein,
  12. HS 350190 - Caseinates,

the first graph compares the quantity (tonnes), which is then translated by the second graph as an amount in USD ($US values).
 
The graphs are showed together with tables that clearly display both quantity and values, Area by Area. Data is updated on an annual basis since it is incorporated within a framework of rapid evolution.
Indeed, when viewed in their global context, the following are found to be changing rapidly:
  • the supply of products placed on the international market in relation to the development of domestic demand (population/GDP) and the quantities of milk production;
  • demand for the same products (in relation to the purchasing country's change);
  • the measures taken by individual countries (in relation to political and strategic choices, customs protection policies, etc.);
  • climatic conditions (drought, floods, etc.);
  • exogenous events that can affect the dynamics of demand and supply (from epidemics to the quest for alternative energy sources, lifestyle changes, etc.)


  • Exports of HS 040210, 040221+040229, 0405, 0406, 040110+040120,
    040130+040140+040150,0403, 040291+040299, 190110, 0404, 350110, 350190 *
    Quantities (Ton) - equivalent to 89% of Global Export
    Geographic Area
    AFRICA
    AMERICA - CENTRAL SOUTH AND THE CARIBBEAN
    ASIA
    ASIA - SOUTHEAST
    ASIA MIDDLE EAST
    EUROPE (Other - EXTRA EU-27)
    EUROPE - EU-27
    NORTHERN AMERICA
    OCEANIA
    TOTAL
    2023 Share
    291.089 1%
    1.221.619 6%
    242.503 1%
    1.852.595 9%
    489.916 2%
    1.714.708 9%
    7.225.850 37%
    2.558.432 13%
    4.086.441 21%
    19.683.151  
    2024 Share
    266.440 1%
    1.089.633 5%
    395.551 2%
    2.039.357 10%
    544.740 3%
    1.735.989 9%
    7.143.496 36%
    2.630.653 13%
    4.170.598 21%
    20.016.456  
    2025 Share
    265.767 1%
    1.180.828 6%
    394.433 2%
    2.163.190 10%
    676.474 3%
    1.878.925 9%
    7.230.273 35%
    2.764.553 13%
    4.179.297 20%
    20.733.740  
    % 25 su 24
    -0,25%
    +8,37%
    -0,28%
    +6,07%
    +24,18%
    +8,23%
    +1,21%
    +5,09%
    +0,21%
    +3,58%
    Last update: 01-04-2026
    * HS 040210: Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
       HS 040221+040229: Whole Milk Powder 26% (WMP)
       HS 0405: Butter
       HS 0406: Cheese
       HS 040110+040120: Bulk and pack. milk
       HS 040130+040140+040150: Cream
       HS 0403: Yogurt
       HS 040291+040299: Condensed milk
       HS 190110: Infant milk formula
       HS 0404: Whey Powder
       HS 350110: Casein
       HS 350190: Caseinates
    ** data refers to export value divided by export volume (last year)
    Source: IHS
    To find out which countries are among the reference geographical areas, click HERE
    Exports of HS 040210, 040221+040229, 0405, 0406, 040110+040120,
    040130+040140+040150,0403, 040291+040299, 190110, 0404, 350110, 350190 *
    Values (US$)
    Geographic Area
    AFRICA
    AMERICA - CENTRAL SOUTH AND THE CARIBBEAN
    ASIA
    ASIA - SOUTHEAST
    ASIA MIDDLE EAST
    EUROPE (Other - EXTRA EU-27)
    EUROPE - EU-27
    NORTHERN AMERICA
    OCEANIA
    TOTAL
    2023 Share
    448.918.761 1%
    3.594.459.020 5%
    771.131.671 1%
    4.553.125.248 7%
    683.753.983 1%
    4.415.688.978 7%
    28.620.183.580 43%
    7.519.165.709 11%
    16.629.162.050 25%
    67.235.589.001  
    2024 Share
    474.226.106 1%
    3.600.925.945 5%
    1.084.958.627 2%
    4.848.158.007 7%
    878.018.620 1%
    4.597.374.823 7%
    28.399.306.076 41%
    7.702.533.126 11%
    16.931.079.421 25%
    68.516.580.751  
    2025 Share
    500.205.981 1%
    3.924.066.208 5%
    1.141.827.602 2%
    5.256.257.736 7%
    1.124.608.976 1%
    5.354.380.242 7%
    31.171.484.492 41%
    8.610.020.898 11%
    18.973.002.808 25%
    76.055.854.943  
    % 25 su 24 US$ per tons **
    +5,48% 1.882
    +8,97% 3.323
    +5,24% 2.895
    +8,42% 2.430
    +28,08% 1.662
    +16,47% 2.850
    +9,76% 4.311
    +11,78% 3.114
    +12,06% 4.540
    +11,00%
    Last update: 01-04-2026
    * HS 040210: Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP)
       HS 040221+040229: Whole Milk Powder 26% (WMP)
       HS 0405: Butter
       HS 0406: Cheese
       HS 040110+040120: Bulk and pack. milk
       HS 040130+040140+040150: Cream
       HS 0403: Yogurt
       HS 040291+040299: Condensed milk
       HS 190110: Infant milk formula
       HS 0404: Whey Powder
       HS 350110: Casein
       HS 350190: Caseinates
    ** Data refers to export value divided by export volume (last year)
    Source: IHS
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