Market Trends of Milk Powder Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Milk Powder Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Health Concern Catalyzing the Milk Powder Market
The development of advanced technologies in milk powders, which helps to retain the nutrient milk content even after the drying process, and very trace amounts of fat, which, in turn, makes it low in calorie content, is driving the attention of the people toward the consumption of milk powder. It helps people to lose or maintain weight and also aids in promoting a healthy heart. Furthermore, as a rich source of complete proteins, which helps build and maintain lean muscles, its consumption also increased among athletes.
Due to the increased milk powder demand, countries across the globe have been importing milk powder to meet the need of the same. In 2021, China's milk production increased by an average rate of 4% due to improved productivity, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The import of milk powder in the country is driven by consumer demand. Most of China's dairy needs are met by imports because the government needs to produce more dairy products on its own and because productivity decreased recently. According to the Department of animal husbandry and dairying, they exported about 17,000 metric tons of milk powder from India in the fiscal year 2021. Compared to the prior fiscal year, there was a rise. The estimated milk powder volume exported during the fiscal year 2022 was 37 thousand MT by the year's end.
Asia-Pacific is the Leading Market
With the changing lifestyle in the region, Asia-Pacific now dominates the milk powder market. Furthermore, during the projection period, globalization and an increase in the working population will all contribute to the growth of the region's milk powder market. Because of processing and shipping technology advancements, Asia-Pacific is expected to see significant expansion in the milk powder industry. Furthermore, lower transportation costs and the utilization of export subsidies are expected to move the milk powder industry in the region forward. According to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, Australian Government, the dairy industry is the most important rural industry. Australia exports nearly 35% of its milk production, and a large proportion of it consists of value-added products like milk powders, ultra-heat treated milk, and other such products.
