Skim milk imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.9 million of skim milk in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $30.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.9M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 30.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 22.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 27.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 32.8K t |
| 2018 | $30.2M | 92.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 59.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports skim milk from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.4M | 74% |
| France | $1.1M | 18% |
| United States | $134K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $88K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $77K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $28K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $23K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 58% below the world average of $0.59, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Skim milk exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.3 million of skim milk in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Ireland alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.2M | 78% |
| Belgium | $223K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $164K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $134K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $119K | 2.2% |
| France | $118K | 2.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $90K | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $60K | 1.1% |
| Ethiopia | $47K | 0.9% |
| Bermuda | $33K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom skim milk imports (HS 0401.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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%.
Common questions
What is the value of skim milk imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported skim milk worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply skim milk to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by France (18%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of skim milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of skim milk to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export skim milk?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates. That compares with imports of $5.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for skim milk?
The HS code for skim milk is subheading 0401.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0401 page.
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