CIS: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2024

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in CIS

In 2023, the CIS whole fresh milk market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in CIS

In value terms, whole fresh milk production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Russia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of whole fresh milk production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, whole fresh milk production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (X tons), threefold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Russia was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Uzbekistan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

In 2023, the average whole fresh milk yield in the CIS shrank modestly to X tons per head, approximately mirroring the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per head in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2023, number of producing animals of whole fresh milk in the CIS was estimated at X heads, approximately reflecting 2022. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports in CIS

Whole fresh milk exports reduced modestly to X tons in 2023, waning by X% compared with 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports shrank to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Russia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Kyrgyzstan (X%). Azerbaijan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Belarus decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%) and Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Russia (X%) and Kyrgyzstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Azerbaijan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Belarus (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest whole fresh milk supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a X% share.

In Belarus, whole fresh milk exports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2023, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of whole fresh milk, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia was the key importer of whole fresh milk in the CIS, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. Moldova (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kazakhstan (X%). Uzbekistan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to whole fresh milk imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Moldova (X%) and Azerbaijan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Moldova, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported whole fresh milk in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

In Russia, whole fresh milk imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while Moldova ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform