Whole milk powder unsweetened trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in whole milk powder unsweetened was worth $9.32 billion in 2024, about 2.39 million tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and down 10% 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 | $9.32B | 2.39M t |
| 2023 | $10.33B | 2.67M t |
| 2022 | $11.91B | 2.82M t |
| 2021 | $11.82B | 3.03M t |
| 2020 | $9.96B | 2.94M t |
| 2019 | $11.10B | 2.92M t |
| 2018 | $10.17B | 2.78M t |
| 2017 | $8.95B | 2.41M t |
Top whole milk powder unsweetened exporting countries
New Zealand is the largest exporter with 50% of world exports, followed by the Netherlands and Uruguay. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 127 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $4.67B | 50% |
| Netherlands | $641.2M | 6.9% |
| Uruguay | $541.7M | 5.8% |
| Argentina | $420.6M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $369.2M | 4% |
| Germany | $323.7M | 3.5% |
| Australia | $308.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $239.9M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $153.4M | 1.7% |
| China | $141.0M | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $137.0M | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $134.1M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Algeria and Brazil. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 214 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.87B | 20% |
| Algeria | $810.1M | 8.7% |
| Brazil | $520.4M | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $352.3M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $327.7M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $296.7M | 3.2% |
| Bangladesh | $264.6M | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $249.1M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $241.8M | 2.6% |
| Oman | $241.1M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $235.3M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $231.4M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $21.07 per kg and New Zealand $3.53 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 0402.21: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight). HS 0402 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most whole milk powder unsweetened?
New Zealand exported $4.67 billion in 2024, 50% of the world total, followed by the Netherlands (7%) and Uruguay (6%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most whole milk powder unsweetened?
China imported $1.87 billion in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Algeria (9%) and Brazil (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in whole milk powder unsweetened?
It was worth $9.32 billion in 2024, about 2.39 million tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $11.91 billion. 127 countries reported exports and 214 reported imports.
What is the average price of whole milk powder unsweetened per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hong Kong averaged $21.07 per kg and New Zealand $3.53 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 powder unsweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened is subheading 0402.21, 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 0402 page.
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