Whole milk trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in whole milk was worth $238.2 million in 2024, about 168.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $238.2M | 168.1K t |
| 2023 | $282.7M | 159.5K t |
| 2022 | $292.3M | 175.1K t |
| 2021 | $211.4M | 169.6K t |
| 2020 | $180.9M | 156.4K t |
| 2019 | $181.2M | 140.0K t |
| 2018 | $171.6M | 132.4K t |
| 2017 | $259.1M | 197.2K t |
Top whole milk exporting countries
Exports are led by France (10%), Australia (10%) and Spain (9%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 29%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $24.6M | 10% |
| Australia | $23.2M | 9.7% |
| Spain | $21.6M | 9.1% |
| United States | $21.1M | 8.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.8M | 7.5% |
| New Zealand | $16.2M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $14.0M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $11.7M | 4.9% |
| Slovakia | $10.8M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $10.2M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $8.6M | 3.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Malaysia (10%), Italy (10%) and Mexico (8%). 192 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $24.2M | 10% |
| Italy | $23.6M | 9.9% |
| Mexico | $19.7M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 5.4% |
| Hong Kong | $10.6M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $10.5M | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $10.1M | 4.2% |
| Bahrain | $9.1M | 3.8% |
| Cambodia | $7.5M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $6.2M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $5.9M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $5.6M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $2.37 per kg and the United States $0.75 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 0401.40: Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%. HS 0401 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most whole milk?
France exported $24.6 million in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by Australia (10%) and Spain (9%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most whole milk?
Malaysia imported $24.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Italy (10%) and Mexico (8%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in whole milk?
It was worth $238.2 million in 2024, about 168.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $292.3 million. 103 countries reported exports and 192 reported imports.
What is the average price of whole milk per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $2.37 per kg and the United States $0.75 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 whole milk?
The HS code for whole milk is subheading 0401.40, 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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