Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
040120
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Germany Cow Milk market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Germany are summarized.
- 10 export partner companies and 17 import partner companies are mapped for Cow Milk in Germany.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 5.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-14.
Cow Milk Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Germany
10 export partner companies are tracked for Cow Milk in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Cow Milk export intelligence in Germany, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 040120.
Scatter points are sampled from 83.6% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Cow Milk in Germany
5 sampled Cow Milk transactions in Germany include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Cow Milk sampled transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2026-03-27: 0.77 USD / kg, 2026-03-24: 1.94 USD / kg, 2026-02-26: 0.91 USD / kg, 2026-02-05: 0.97 USD / kg, 2026-01-27: 0.84 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | [우유* ***** ********************** ****** ***** | 0.77 USD / kg | (Germany) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-03-24 | [우유* ** ** ****** ****** **** | 1.94 USD / kg | (Germany) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-02-26 | [우유* **** ************ **** | 0.91 USD / kg | (Germany) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-02-05 | [우유* ** ********** ***** **** | 0.97 USD / kg | (Germany) | (South Korea) | |
| 2026-01-27 | [우유* ***** ********************** ****** ***** | 0.84 USD / kg | (Germany) | (South Korea) |
Top Cow Milk Export Suppliers and Companies in Germany
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 10 total export partner companies tracked for Cow Milk in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFreight Forwarding And IntermodalFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsFood Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Retail
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food WholesalersFood PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Germany Export Partner Coverage
10 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Germany export network depth for Cow Milk.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Cow Milk partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Germany.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Cow Milk in Germany (HS Code 040120)
Analyze 3 years of Cow Milk export volume and value in Germany to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,071,822,718 | 681,521,910 USD |
| 2023 | 1,551,996,853 | 944,328,825 USD |
| 2022 | 1,256,044,076 | 821,645,802 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Cow Milk Exports from Germany (HS Code 040120) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Cow Milk exports from Germany.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 566,939,930 | 314,970,793.717 USD |
| 2 | Italy | 285,376,953 | 154,574,160.348 USD |
| 3 | China | 84,777,618 | 78,904,199.877 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 109,960,681 | 65,093,480.889 USD |
| 5 | Austria | 46,656,667 | 28,124,186.38 USD |
Cow Milk Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Germany: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
17 import partner companies are tracked for Cow Milk in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Cow Milk in Germany
5 sampled Cow Milk import transactions in Germany provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Cow Milk sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2026-01-26: 1.54 USD / kg, 2026-01-18: 1.54 USD / kg, 2026-01-11: 1.55 USD / kg, 2026-01-07: 1.55 USD / kg, 2025-12-28: 1.55 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | The **** ************* | 1.54 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-18 | The **** ************* | 1.54 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-11 | The **** ************* | 1.55 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-07 | The **** ************* | 1.55 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-12-28 | The **** ************* | 1.55 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Cow Milk Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Germany
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 17 total import partner companies tracked for Cow Milk in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food PackagingOthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
Germany Import Partner Coverage
17 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Cow Milk in Germany.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Cow Milk importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Germany.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Cow Milk in Germany (HS Code 040120)
Track 3 years of Cow Milk import volume and value in Germany to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,891,799,243 | 1,050,692,114 USD |
| 2023 | 2,889,718,904 | 1,578,031,265 USD |
| 2022 | 2,578,583,588 | 1,470,191,352 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Cow Milk to Germany (HS Code 040120) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Cow Milk to Germany.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czechia | 552,042,213 | 289,491,564.183 USD |
| 2 | Austria | 429,235,034 | 284,025,315.56 USD |
| 3 | Poland | 470,955,384 | 257,889,098.405 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 335,509,595 | 172,374,311.823 USD |
| 5 | Denmark | 295,393,261 | 169,631,503.454 USD |
Cow Milk Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Germany
Track Cow Milk wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Germany.
Historical Cow Milk Wholesale Supplier Prices in Germany (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Cow Milk wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Germany.
Cow Milk yearly average wholesale prices in Germany: 2020: 0.36 USD / kg, 2021: 0.39 USD / kg, 2022: 0.58 USD / kg, 2023: 0.49 USD / kg, 2024: 0.52 USD / kg, 2025: 0.59 USD / kg, 2026: 0.49 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.36 USD / kg | 0.34 USD / kg | 0.37 USD / kg | - |
| 2021 | 0.39 USD / kg | 0.34 USD / kg | 0.46 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.58 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.69 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.41 USD / kg | 0.67 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.52 USD / kg | 0.46 USD / kg | 0.68 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.59 USD / kg | 0.50 USD / kg | 0.77 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.51 USD / kg | - |
Latest Cow Milk Wholesale Export Price Updates in Germany
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Cow Milk wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Germany.
Cow Milk latest wholesale updates by date in Germany: 2026-02-01: 50.36 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 79.72 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 48.32 USD / kg, 2026-01-01: 37.64 USD / kg, 2026-01-01: 37.12 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | Mil* ***** * ******* ******** ******* | 50.36 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | Org**** *** **** * | 79.72 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | Raw **** * | 48.32 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-01-01 | far****** **** ******* *** ************* ******** ********* * ***** *** ******* *** ******* **** * *** ********* ******* ******* | 37.64 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-01-01 | far****** **** ******* *** ************* ******** ********* * ***** *** ******* *** ******* **** * *** ********* ******* ******* | 37.12 USD / kg | - |
Cow Milk Farmgate Supplier Cost Trends in Germany
Monitor Cow Milk farmgate supplier cost benchmarks and latest origin-side cost movements in Germany.
Historical Cow Milk Farmgate Supplier Prices in Germany (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper farmgate prices with YoY changes reveal origin-side supplier cost trends for Cow Milk in Germany.
Cow Milk yearly average farmgate prices in Germany: 2021: 0.38 USD / kg, 2022: 0.56 USD / kg, 2023: 0.47 USD / kg, 2024: 0.51 USD / kg, 2025: 0.60 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.38 USD / kg | 0.35 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.56 USD / kg | 0.44 USD / kg | 0.64 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.47 USD / kg | 0.42 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.51 USD / kg | 0.46 USD / kg | 0.57 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.60 USD / kg | 0.54 USD / kg | 0.63 USD / kg | - |
Latest Cow Milk Farmgate Export Cost Updates in Germany
Review the latest 5 farmgate updates to monitor recent Cow Milk origin-side price movements in Germany.
Cow Milk latest farmgate updates by date in Germany: 2025-10-01: 57.69 USD / kg, 2025-10-01: 55.33 USD / kg, 2025-10-01: 58.80 USD / kg, 2025-10-01: 58.91 USD / kg, 2024-07-01: 49.65 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Cow **** ******** * ***** *** ******* *** ******* **** * *** ********* | 57.69 USD / kg | Bavaria | |
| 2025-10-01 | Cow **** ****** ****** * ***** *** ******* *** ******* **** * *** ********* | 55.33 USD / kg | Lower Saxony | |
| 2025-10-01 | Cow **** ************ * ****** * ***** *** ******* *** ******* **** * *** ********* | 58.80 USD / kg | Brandenburg & Berlin | |
| 2025-10-01 | Cow **** ******* * ***** *** ******* *** ******* **** * *** ********* | 58.91 USD / kg | Saxony | |
| 2024-07-01 | Cow **** ** *** ***** ******* * ***** *** *** * ********** *** *** * ************* | 49.65 USD / kg | West Germany |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Cow milk in Germany is a major primary agricultural product and a foundational input to a large domestic dairy-processing industry. Supply is predominantly collected as chilled raw milk and processed into drinking milk, cheese, butter, and milk powders, with significant intra-EU trade alongside domestic use. Market access and plant/farm operations are anchored in EU food law and the EU hygiene rules for food of animal origin. Operational risks are shaped by animal-health events, environmental compliance pressures linked to nutrient management, and volatility in farmgate margins.
Market RoleMajor producer and processor; significant intra-EU trader (both importer and exporter depending on region and product form)
Domestic RoleCore agricultural input for domestic dairy processing and retail dairy supply
Market Growth
SeasonalityYear-round milk production with seasonal yield variation influenced by feed, weather, and heat stress; seasonal patterns are more visible in EU market monitoring than as strict harvest windows.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Chilled raw milk is collected and transported in insulated, cleaned tank systems to preserve quality prior to processing.
- Cold-chain discipline (rapid cooling and maintained low temperature) is a primary acceptance factor for raw milk intake.
Compositional Metrics
- Raw cow milk composition (fat/protein) varies seasonally and by feeding regime; processors commonly apply intake testing and standardization during processing.
- Regulatory hygiene criteria for raw cow milk are commonly referenced in procurement and compliance controls (e.g., bacterial count and somatic cell count criteria under EU hygiene rules).
Grades
- Supplier payment and acceptance often depend on processor-specific quality schemes (e.g., composition, hygiene indicators, residues), aligned to EU hygiene and food-safety requirements.
Packaging
- Bulk: farm bulk tanks and road milk tankers for raw milk collection
- Retail products: packaged drinking milk and dairy products distributed via chilled logistics (processed product level, not raw milk)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Dairy farm milking → on-farm cooling/storage → tanker collection → dairy intake testing → processing (pasteurization/UHT/cheese/butter/powder) → chilled/ambient distribution
Temperature
- Rapid cooling after milking and maintained low temperatures during storage/transport are core controls for raw milk quality and safety in EU hygiene practice.
Shelf Life
- Raw milk is time- and temperature-sensitive; processing schedules depend on reliable, short-cycle collection and intake logistics.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Animal Health HighA notifiable transboundary animal disease event affecting cattle (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease) can trigger movement restrictions, processing/logistics disruption, and rapid market-access limitations for dairy shipments from affected zones.Maintain supplier animal-health surveillance evidence and contingency sourcing; align contracts and logistics plans to zoning/regionalization and competent-authority guidance.
Regulatory Compliance MediumAntibiotic residue detections or hygiene non-conformities in raw milk can lead to intake rejection, product recalls, or enforcement action under EU food law and hygiene controls.Use validated residue screening, supplier withdrawal-time controls, and documented hygiene/cold-chain procedures; audit against EU hygiene requirements and processor specifications.
Sustainability MediumEnvironmental compliance pressure related to nutrient management (notably nitrate/groundwater protection) can constrain herd expansion, increase operating costs, and elevate reputational and buyer-audit risk for dairy supply chains.Implement nutrient accounting, manure storage/handling upgrades, and verified compliance documentation; engage with advisory services and buyer sustainability programs.
Logistics MediumFuel and road-transport cost volatility can materially affect raw milk collection economics due to high bulk-to-value ratio and frequent time-critical pickups.Optimize collection routes and tanker utilization; use indexed logistics clauses where feasible and maintain contingency carrier capacity.
Climate MediumHeat stress and drought conditions can reduce milk yields and affect feed availability and costs, raising supply and margin volatility for German dairy chains.Adopt heat-abatement measures (ventilation/cooling), diversify feed sourcing, and monitor climate-risk indicators in supplier regions.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse gas emissions (methane) and climate-mitigation pressure on dairy systems
- Nutrient management and nitrate/groundwater protection compliance (manure and fertilizer application constraints)
- Animal welfare expectations and buyer requirements (housing, health, and welfare auditing)
Labor & Social
- Worker health and safety in farm operations and dairy plants (machinery, confined spaces, chemicals, shift work)
- Responsible recruitment and fair treatment of migrant/seasonal labor where used in agriculture and processing support services
Standards
- IFS Food
- BRCGS Food Safety
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- QM-Milch (Germany-focused milk chain quality management reference)
FAQ
What EU hygiene criteria are commonly referenced for raw cow milk quality in Germany?EU hygiene rules for food of animal origin set commonly referenced criteria for raw cow milk intended for processing, including monitoring of plate count (bacterial count) and somatic cell count, alongside cold-chain and hygiene controls during collection and transport.
Why is cold-chain discipline such a critical requirement for raw milk logistics in Germany?Raw milk is highly perishable and quality depends on rapid cooling after milking and maintaining low temperatures through storage and tanker transport; breaks in temperature control raise bacterial growth risk and can lead to intake rejection or compliance issues.
Which private standards are commonly encountered in German dairy supply chains?German and EU-market dairy chains commonly use GFSI-recognized food safety schemes such as IFS Food, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000 at processing level, and Germany-specific milk-chain quality management references such as QM-Milch alongside processor programs.
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