Double cream trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in double cream was worth $5.02 billion in 2024, about 1.67 million tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and up 15% 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 | $5.02B | 1.67M t |
| 2023 | $4.36B | 1.55M t |
| 2022 | $4.57B | 1.55M t |
| 2021 | $3.90B | 1.58M t |
| 2020 | $3.01B | 1.38M t |
| 2019 | $3.37B | 1.45M t |
| 2018 | $3.72B | 1.36M t |
| 2017 | $3.36B | 1.27M t |
Top double cream exporting countries
Exports are led by the Netherlands (19%), New Zealand (14%) and Germany (12%). 121 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 46%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $973.4M | 19% |
| New Zealand | $701.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $622.8M | 12% |
| France | $552.1M | 11% |
| Belgium | $507.9M | 10% |
| Poland | $245.2M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $199.2M | 4% |
| Lithuania | $190.9M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $147.5M | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $129.8M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $106.1M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $56.8M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Belgium. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $997.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $633.6M | 13% |
| Belgium | $545.6M | 11% |
| France | $419.5M | 8.4% |
| Poland | $259.9M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $246.5M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $209.9M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $149.9M | 3% |
| Denmark | $119.9M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $95.8M | 1.9% |
| Greece | $83.0M | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $55.0M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $3.57 per kg and France $2.72 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 0401.50: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10%. HS 0401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most double cream?
The Netherlands exported $973.4 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by New Zealand (14%) and Germany (12%). In all, 121 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most double cream?
China imported $997.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (13%) and Belgium (11%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in double cream?
It was worth $5.02 billion in 2024, about 1.67 million tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 121 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of double cream per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, New Zealand averaged $3.57 per kg and France $2.72 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 double cream?
The HS code for double cream is subheading 0401.50, 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 0401 page.
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