Skim milk trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in skim milk was worth $792.7 million in 2024, about 1.35 million tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $792.7M | 1.35M t |
| 2023 | $866.2M | 1.21M t |
| 2022 | $909.6M | 1.37M t |
| 2021 | $889.1M | 1.26M t |
| 2020 | $808.3M | 1.47M t |
| 2019 | $879.6M | 1.51M t |
| 2018 | $806.5M | 1.51M t |
| 2017 | $788.7M | 1.53M t |
Top skim milk exporting countries
Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and France. The top three supply 49% between them, out of 129 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $193.1M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $103.2M | 13% |
| France | $95.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $86.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $31.5M | 4% |
| South Africa | $31.2M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $23.5M | 3% |
| Spain | $20.0M | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $19.7M | 2.5% |
| New Zealand | $14.1M | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $13.9M | 1.8% |
| Costa Rica | $13.3M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Belgium (12%), Italy (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). 215 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $93.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $87.9M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $51.1M | 6.5% |
| France | $46.2M | 5.8% |
| Jordan | $39.1M | 4.9% |
| China | $34.9M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $32.5M | 4.1% |
| Oman | $25.4M | 3.2% |
| Kuwait | $24.4M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $16.3M | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $13.7M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.89 per kg and Austria $0.29 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 0401.10: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1%. HS 0401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most skim milk?
Saudi Arabia exported $193.1 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (13%) and France (12%). In all, 129 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most skim milk?
Belgium imported $93.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Italy (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in skim milk?
It was worth $792.7 million in 2024, about 1.35 million tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $909.6 million. 129 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of skim milk per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.89 per kg and Austria $0.29 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 skim milk?
The HS code for skim milk is subheading 0401.10, 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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