Afghanistan: Milk Market 2020

Milk Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the milk market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the milk market attained its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the milk market failed to regain its momentum.

Milk Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, milk production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, milk production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, milk production attained its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, milk production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average milk yield in Afghanistan stood at X kg per head, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the milk yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the milk yield attained its peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of the milk yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the amount of producing animals in Afghanistan totaled X heads, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the number of animals for milk production continues to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the number of producing animals increased by X% y-o-y. The global number of animals for milk production peaked at X heads in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, producing animals failed to regain its momentum.

Milk Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, the exports of milk from Afghanistan totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, milk exports continue to indicate a skyrocketing expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, milk exports reached their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, milk exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, milk exports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons), followed by the Netherlands (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the major exporters of milk, together mixing up X% of total exports. Latvia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) occupied a little share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Afghanistan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest milk markets from Afghanistan were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Latvia, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Afghanistan (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The milk export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the milk export price, however, continues to indicate an outstanding increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for milk attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for milk remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Milk Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the imports of milk into Afghanistan amounted to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, milk imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, milk imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of milk imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, milk imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, milk imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Afghanistan imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the major importers of milk, together generating X% of total imports. Lithuania (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and Austria (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest milk importing markets into Afghanistan were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, France, the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK, Lithuania, Russia, Austria, Croatia and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, China experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The milk import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the milk import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for milk attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform