Price for Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia (CIF) - 2024
  2. Price for Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia (FOB) - 2024
  3. Imports of Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia
  4. Exports of Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia

Price for Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia (CIF) - 2024

In December 2023, the average import price for butter and other fats and oils derived from milk amounted to $5,654 per ton, increasing by 3.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 an increase of 10% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $5,883 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to December 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was India ($8,237 per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($5,330 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia (FOB) - 2024

In December 2023, the average export price for butter and other fats and oils derived from milk amounted to $5,124 per ton, falling by -4.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $6,359 per ton in August 2023; however, from September 2023 to December 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In December 2023, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($10,632 per ton), while the average price for exports to Cook Islands ($536 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2023 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia

In 2022, imports of butter and other fats and oils derived from milk into Australia expanded markedly to 39K tons, surging by 11% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, imports of butter and other fats and oils derived from milk skyrocketed to $247M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
New Zealand1661551422108.2%
France2.94.26.712.864.0%
India4.58.44.98.222.1%
Denmark4.77.57.47.918.9%
Ireland6.29.34.50.9-47.4%
Others5.610.111.86.76.2%
Total1901951782479.1%

Top Suppliers of Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk to Australia in 2022:

  1. New Zealand (34.6K tons)
  2. France (1.5K tons)
  3. Denmark (1.1K tons)
  4. India (1.1K tons)
  5. Ireland (0.1K tons)

Exports of Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia

In 2022, approx. 17K tons of butter and other fats and oils derived from milk were exported from Australia; with a decrease of -32.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 26K tons, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of butter and other fats and oils derived from milk declined sharply to $95M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +31.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $132M, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Export of Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk in Australia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Thailand12.510.811.717.612.1%
South Korea4.42.814.815.050.5%
China9.613.124.311.15.0%
Singapore9.28.311.610.02.8%
Malaysia9.28.210.98.7-1.8%
Kuwait0.20.93.75.9209.0%
Hong Kong SAR7.04.68.05.6-7.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)5.93.46.04.1-11.4%
Mexico3.51.07.53.3-1.9%
Indonesia4.12.02.62.6-14.1%
United States9.84.72.32.3-38.3%
Japan2.40.63.71.3-18.5%
Others6.611.225.17.02.0%
Total84.471.713294.53.8%

Top Export Markets for Butter and Other Fats and Oils Derived from Milk from Australia in 2022:

  1. South Korea (3.1K tons)
  2. Thailand (2.8K tons)
  3. China (2.2K tons)
  4. Singapore (1.7K tons)
  5. Malaysia (1.4K tons)
  6. Kuwait (1.1K tons)
  7. Hong Kong SAR (1.0K tons)
  8. Taiwan (Chinese) (0.8K tons)
  9. Mexico (0.6K tons)
  10. United States (0.5K tons)
  11. Indonesia (0.5K tons)
  12. Japan (0.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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