SADC: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2024

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in SADC

The SADC whole fresh milk market soared to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in SADC

In value terms, whole fresh milk production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2023, the average yield of whole fresh milk in SADC contracted to X kg per head, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the whole fresh milk yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

In 2023, number of producing animals of whole fresh milk in SADC contracted slightly to X heads, flattening at 2022. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, the amount of whole fresh milk exported in SADC reached X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports soared to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Zambia (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to whole fresh milk exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Zambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zambia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Zambia increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest whole fresh milk supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per ton), while South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2023, whole fresh milk imports in SADC was estimated at X tons, with an increase of X% compared with 2022. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Botswana (X tons) was the major importer of whole fresh milk, making up X% of total imports. Namibia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Swaziland (X%), Angola (X%), Mozambique (X%) and South Africa (X%). Democratic Republic of the Congo (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 Botswana stood at X%. At the same time, Namibia (X%), Mozambique (X%) and Swaziland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Namibia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Botswana (X p.p.), Namibia (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.) and Swaziland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Angola (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Botswana ($X), Namibia ($X) and Mozambique ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Namibia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform