Dairy products export opportunities to the Nigerian market

Published 2021년 2월 8일

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A delegation from Poland, including representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, recently met with Nigerian officials to explore opportunities for selling powdered milk in the African country. The meeting was held in the context of a 21% increase in cheese exports, a 19% increase in whole milk powder exports, and a 59% increase in skimmed milk powder exports from the EU to Nigeria in 2020. Currently, Poland has a 3.15% share in the value of skimmed milk powder exports to Nigeria. The Polish Chamber of Milk plans to prepare a study on export opportunities and host a webinar for companies interested in exporting Polish powdered milk to Nigeria.

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The meeting was attended by Joanna Targońska - Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Abuja, Joanna Sitarska - PAIH Trade Office in Lagos, Ewa Kordys - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Michał Rzytki and Ewelina Zdrodowska from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Nigeria is a market with a growing potential, having great opportunities to sell powdered milk there, especially fat milk. In 2020, there was a 21% increase in cheese exports, a 19% increase in exports of whole milk powder (PMP) and a 59% increase in exports of skimmed milk powder (SMP) from the EU. Poland also exports dairy products to Nigeria, such as: milk and cream, buttermilk, whey, butter, cheese and cottage cheese. The highest increase in exports in 2020 compared to 2019 was noticeable in the export of milk and cream, it was by approx. 144%. Poland has a 3.15% share in the value of SMP exports to this market. Currently, 60% of the milk is imported by Nigeria, because the domestic milk production is ...

Source: Portalspozywczy