Dairy spread trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in dairy spread was worth $354.6 million in 2024, about 57.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 84% since 2017, and up 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $354.6M | 57.9K t |
| 2023 | $343.4M | 58.6K t |
| 2022 | $295.3M | 55.5K t |
| 2021 | $323.2M | 69.3K t |
| 2020 | $283.9M | 66.8K t |
| 2019 | $240.4M | 58.5K t |
| 2018 | $258.5M | 56.2K t |
| 2017 | $193.0M | 40.8K t |
Top dairy spread exporting countries
Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Belgium and New Zealand. The top three supply 33% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $48.7M | 14% |
| Belgium | $35.5M | 10% |
| New Zealand | $32.8M | 9.2% |
| Iran | $29.2M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $28.8M | 8.1% |
| India | $28.4M | 8% |
| Ireland | $20.0M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $19.5M | 5.5% |
| France | $16.9M | 4.8% |
| Australia | $13.5M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $7.5M | 2.1% |
| Slovakia | $6.7M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Saudi Arabia is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $37.7M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33.4M | 9.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $30.2M | 8.5% |
| Kuwait | $25.5M | 7.2% |
| United States | $23.1M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $21.4M | 6% |
| Spain | $16.2M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $12.0M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $10.1M | 2.9% |
| Oman | $9.3M | 2.6% |
| France | $8.6M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $8.52 per kg and Saudi Arabia $5.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0405.20: Dairy produce: dairy spreads. HS 0405 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most dairy spread?
Saudi Arabia exported $48.7 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Belgium (10%) and New Zealand (9%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most dairy spread?
Saudi Arabia imported $37.7 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Azerbaijan (9%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in dairy spread?
It was worth $354.6 million in 2024, about 57.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 84% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 89 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of dairy spread per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Ireland averaged $8.52 per kg and Saudi Arabia $5.32 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for dairy spread?
The HS code for dairy spread is subheading 0405.20, in chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0405 page.
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