Skimmed milk powder sweetened exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported skimmed milk powder sweetened worth $136.8 million (45.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $212.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136.8M | 45.4K t |
| 2023 | $160.6M | 56.0K t |
| 2022 | $142.1M | 37.9K t |
| 2021 | $145.8M | 48.8K t |
| 2020 | $183.2M | 65.5K t |
| 2019 | $212.4M | 88.7K t |
| 2018 | $152.0M | 63.2K t |
| 2017 | $155.2M | 62.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports skimmed milk powder sweetened to
Most of it went to Egypt (18%), Netherlands (13%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $24.8M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $17.4M | 13% |
| France | $16.4M | 12% |
| Ireland | $10.6M | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 5.7% |
| Morocco | $7.5M | 5.5% |
| Pakistan | $7.3M | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.7M | 4.9% |
| Lebanon | $5.3M | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $3.6M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Skimmed milk powder sweetened imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported skimmed milk powder sweetened worth $39.0 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $22.5M | 58% |
| France | $7.1M | 18% |
| New Zealand | $3.4M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $661K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $515K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $434K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $243K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $239K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom skimmed milk powder sweetened exports (HS 0402.10): 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 0402.10: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content not exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of skimmed milk powder sweetened exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported skimmed milk powder sweetened worth $136.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy skimmed milk powder sweetened from the United Kingdom?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($24.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (13%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average export price of skimmed milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of skimmed milk powder sweetened from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $155.2 million in 2017 to $136.8 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2019 at $212.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import skimmed milk powder sweetened?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $39.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, France and New Zealand. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $97.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for skimmed milk powder sweetened?
The HS code for skimmed milk powder sweetened is subheading 0402.10. 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 0402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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