Skimmed milk powder sweetened imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of skimmed milk powder sweetened by the United States reached $11.6 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $11.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 863 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 689 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
Where the United States imports skimmed milk powder sweetened from
One supplier dominates: New Zealand accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $6.4M | 55% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $725K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $364K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $183K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $166K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $151K | 1.3% |
| Fiji | $139K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 1.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $110K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 43% above the world average of $2.84. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Skimmed milk powder sweetened exports from the United States
Exports of skimmed milk powder sweetened by the United States reached $1.92 billion in 2024 (618.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (48%), Philippines (12%), Indonesia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $926.3M | 48% |
| Philippines | $239.3M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $141.8M | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $93.6M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $75.2M | 3.9% |
| Colombia | $59.7M | 3.1% |
| Peru | $52.0M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $40.1M | 2.1% |
| China | $28.2M | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $28.1M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 imported by the United States?
The United States imported skimmed milk powder sweetened worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply skimmed milk powder sweetened to the United States?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Pakistan (21%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of skimmed milk powder sweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of skimmed milk powder sweetened to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. The peak was 2023 at $12.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also export skimmed milk powder sweetened?
Yes. The United States exported $1.92 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the Philippines and Indonesia. That compares with imports of $11.6 million in the same 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.
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