Milk Protein Concentrate Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Mixed Milk Proteins
Sub Product
Milk Protein Concentrate 50%, Low Heat Milk Protein Concentrate, High Heat Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate 80%, +4
Derived Products
Protein Drink, Protein Shakes
HS Code
040490
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Milk Protein Concentrate market coverage spans 126 countries.
- 229 exporter companies and 324 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 502 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Milk Protein Concentrate
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Milk Protein Concentrate Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Milk Protein Concentrate: Denmark (-60.1%), Costa Rica (-50.5%), Russia (-48.2%).
Milk Protein Concentrate Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-03, countries with visible Milk Protein Concentrate transaction unit prices: Australia (9.05 USD / kg), United States (8.93 USD / kg), Canada (8.82 USD / kg), Germany (4.88 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | -2.7% | 137 | 4.99 USD / kg (2,098,000 kg) | 5.16 USD / kg (2,606,376 kg) | 6.83 USD / kg (2,353,050 kg) | 4.98 USD / kg (2,829,045 kg) | 4.87 USD / kg (837,920 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Canada | -3.4% | 74 | 5.90 USD / kg (272,240 kg) | 3.22 USD / kg (198,140 kg) | 5.02 USD / kg (433,029 kg) | 5.93 USD / kg (204,970 kg) | 5.04 USD / kg (250,786 kg) | 8.82 USD / kg (12,600 kg) | ||||||
| Germany | -0.1% | 40 | 4.91 USD / kg (170,810 kg) | 12.72 USD / kg (78,292.63 kg) | - (-) | 4.89 USD / kg (40,027.71 kg) | 9.56 USD / kg (173,380 kg) | 4.88 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| Austria | +7.0% | 16 | - (-) | - (-) | 10.89 USD / kg (16,660 kg) | - (-) | 11.98 USD / kg (16,560 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | +18.2% | 111 | 7.25 USD / kg (340,989.08 kg) | 5.33 USD / kg (138,229.199 kg) | 6.95 USD / kg (303,383.08 kg) | 10.97 USD / kg (47,060 kg) | 8.46 USD / kg (51,600 kg) | 8.93 USD / kg (88,600 kg) | ||||||
| Netherlands | -2.0% | 19 | 4.48 USD / kg (337,380 kg) | 4.77 USD / kg (398,000 kg) | 5.68 USD / kg (138,000 kg) | 4.36 USD / kg (110,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | +5.1% | 6 | - (-) | - (-) | 9.83 USD / kg (22,820 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Australia | -0.5% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 9.05 USD / kg (22,400 kg) | - (-) | 9.05 USD / kg (-) | ||||||
| Kazakhstan | +8.8% | 23 | 3.42 USD / kg (14,616.584 kg) | 3.50 USD / kg (4,000 kg) | 3.33 USD / kg (10,803.922 kg) | 3.38 USD / kg (11,178.522 kg) | 3.33 USD / kg (3,361.328 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | +0.0% | 5 | 3.10 USD / kg (11,000 kg) | - (-) | 3.10 USD / kg (34,000 kg) | - (-) | 3.10 USD / kg (21,000 kg) | - (-) |
Milk Protein Concentrate Global Supply Chain Coverage
553 companies
229 exporters and 324 importers are mapped for Milk Protein Concentrate.
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Milk Protein Concentrate Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
229 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Milk Protein Concentrate. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Milk Protein Concentrate Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogistics
(France)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Netherlands)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: Philippines
Supplying Products: Mixed Milk Proteins, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate 70%
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Mixed Milk Proteins, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate 80%
(Estonia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Mixed Milk Proteins, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate 80%
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Milk Protein Concentrate Global Exporter Coverage
229 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Milk Protein Concentrate (HS Code 040490) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 100,879,321 kg | 640,803,415.886 USD |
| 2 | United States | 44,236,514 kg | 234,358,407 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 82,962,835.93 kg | 174,521,598.793 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 9,456,751 kg | 80,961,400.61 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 36,307,206.562 kg | 67,886,682.728 USD |
| 6 | Lithuania | 25,796,644.24 kg | 62,754,810 USD |
| 7 | Finland | 32,231,485.67 kg | 35,965,306.536 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 25,144,452.87 kg | 26,229,808.31 USD |
| 9 | Ireland | 3,201,705 kg | 24,745,149.365 USD |
| 10 | Denmark | 35,606,787 kg | 21,144,201.993 USD |
Milk Protein Concentrate Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Milk Protein Concentrate Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
324 importer companies are mapped for Milk Protein Concentrate demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Milk Protein Concentrate Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: India, South Korea, Philippines, Ukraine, Pakistan, Indonesia, United States, Vietnam, Brazil, Mongolia
(Taiwan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Mexico)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Brazil)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalLand TransportOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-01
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
324 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Milk Protein Concentrate.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Milk Protein Concentrate (HS Code 040490) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 51,016,334 kg | 404,818,927 USD |
| 2 | South Korea | 43,740,750.51 kg | 151,721,074 USD |
| 3 | Egypt | 25,418,934.72 kg | 87,040,051.408 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 38,993,604 kg | 77,507,609.781 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 126,957,864.661 kg | 71,746,612.723 USD |
| 6 | Japan | 7,855,825 kg | 48,989,851.83 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 19,757,183.363 kg | 48,644,015.605 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 31,348,156 kg | 43,964,727 USD |
| 9 | Mexico | 8,391,060.608 kg | 41,411,187 USD |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 16,592,493 kg | 37,313,365.187 USD |
Milk Protein Concentrate Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormPowder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient (Dairy Protein Concentrate)
Market
Milk protein concentrate (MPC) is a dairy-derived, protein-rich ingredient powder manufactured by concentrating milk proteins (typically via membrane filtration such as ultrafiltration/diafiltration) and then spray-drying. In global trade it is commonly grouped within customs categories for “products consisting of natural milk constituents,” with export supply strongly associated with surplus-milk, export-oriented dairy processors (notably in New Zealand, North America, and parts of Europe). UN Comtrade (via WITS) indicates New Zealand is a leading supplier into major importing markets for this category, including the United States. Demand is closely linked to high-protein applications (including supplements/sports nutrition and protein fortification) and is sensitive to dairy farmgate milk cycles, biosecurity events, and trade policy instruments such as TRQs and import licensing.
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesLarge milk production base and significant dairy processing capacity supporting manufacture of milk-based ingredients.
- New ZealandExport-oriented dairy sector with strong powder-processing footprint; seasonal milk peak drives intensive conversion into storable products (including powders).
- AustraliaMajor dairy exporter with powder and ingredient manufacturing capacity linked to milk supply conditions.
- ArgentinaDairy exporter where milk production variability influences available milk solids for processed dairy products and ingredients.
- GermanyOne of the largest EU milk producers; part of Europe’s large raw milk supply base that supports dairy ingredient processing.
- FranceOne of the largest EU milk producers; part of Europe’s large raw milk supply base that supports dairy ingredient processing.
Major Exporting Countries
- New ZealandLeading supplier to the United States for UN Comtrade HS 040490 (“products consisting of natural milk constituents”) in 2024.
- CanadaSignificant supplier to the United States for UN Comtrade HS 040490 in 2024.
- GermanyAppears among suppliers to the United States for UN Comtrade HS 040490 in 2024.
- FranceAppears among exporters to Southeast Asian importing markets (e.g., Malaysia, Thailand) for UN Comtrade HS 040490 in 2024.
- United StatesAppears among exporters to Southeast Asian importing markets (e.g., Malaysia) for UN Comtrade HS 040490 in 2024.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesMajor destination market for UN Comtrade HS 040490 trade flows; New Zealand is a leading supplier in 2024.
- MalaysiaImports UN Comtrade HS 040490; exporters in 2024 include New Zealand, the United States, and European suppliers.
- ThailandImports UN Comtrade HS 040490; exporters in 2024 include New Zealand, European suppliers, and Canada.
Supply Calendar
- New Zealand:Oct, NovHighly seasonal pasture-based production; milk volumes build through spring with processing systems designed for a mid-November peak.
- United States:May, JunNational milk output typically reaches a seasonal peak in late spring (May/June) before declining later in the year.
Specification
Major VarietiesMPC 42, MPC 60, MPC 70, MPC 80, MPC 85
Physical Attributes
- Protein-rich dairy powder; typically white to off-white
- Casein-to-whey protein ratio aligned with native milk (unlike whey-only protein concentrates)
Compositional Metrics
- Protein content commonly spans roughly 40% up to about 89% on a dry-matter basis (grade-dependent)
- Higher-protein MPC grades can exhibit greater challenges with rehydration/solubility depending on processing and storage conditions
Grades
- Commercial grades frequently specified by minimum protein percentage (e.g., “MPC 80”)
- Buyer specifications commonly include moisture, fat, lactose, ash/minerals, solubility/dispersibility, and microbiological limits
ProcessingFunctional performance (especially solubility) is sensitive to UF/DF conditions, spray-drying parameters, and subsequent storage temperature/relative humidityStorage-driven changes (including reduced solubility and Maillard browning risk in lactose-containing matrices) can affect downstream use in beverages and supplement mixes
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Milk collection -> standardization/pasteurization -> ultrafiltration (UF) and diafiltration (DF) -> (optional) evaporation -> spray drying -> packaging -> bulk ingredient distribution to supplement/food manufacturers
Demand Drivers
- Use of milk proteins as core ingredients in sports nutrition and other nutrition/medical product formulations
- Formulation demand for protein fortification, balanced amino acid profile, and mixed casein+whey functionality in powders, bars, and ready-to-mix supplement products
Temperature
- Ambient distribution is common for powders, but storage conditions matter: elevated temperature and high humidity can accelerate functional deterioration (e.g., reduced solubility) and quality changes during shelf storage
Shelf Life
- Shelf stability is generally long in dry form, but performance can degrade over time depending on storage temperature, relative humidity, and powder composition/protein level
Risks
Animal Disease HighEmerging or spreading livestock diseases can disrupt milk availability and raise compliance costs for dairy supply chains. The unprecedented detection of influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cattle and subsequent movement/testing controls in the United States illustrates how biosecurity events can rapidly change operational requirements and create supply uncertainty for milk-derived ingredients.Maintain multi-origin sourcing options, monitor official animal health and movement control notices, and contract with suppliers that can document biosecurity, traceability, and contingency inventory plans.
Supply And Price Volatility MediumMPC pricing and availability are tightly linked to raw milk supply conditions and competing product mix (cheese, powders, butter). Weather, pasture conditions, and input costs can shift milk output in key exporting regions, translating into volatility for milk solids and protein ingredient markets.Use indexed or formula-based contracts where possible, diversify supplier portfolios across different milk-supply systems, and align procurement with seasonal production patterns in seasonal exporters.
Trade Policy And Market Access MediumDairy trade is frequently shaped by tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), import licensing, and product classification decisions, which can materially alter landed costs and feasible trade routes for milk-protein concentrates and related milk-constituent products.Validate HS classification and destination-specific TRQ/licensing requirements early, and maintain compliant documentation for ingredient identity and composition.
Functional Quality Risk MediumMPC functionality (notably solubility) can vary by processing conditions and can deteriorate during storage, especially for higher-protein grades and under unfavorable temperature/humidity. This can cause formulation failures in supplement powders and beverages, increasing rework and waste.Specify functional performance metrics (e.g., solubility/dispersibility) in contracts, audit processing/storage controls, and use appropriate packaging and inventory rotation to limit storage stress.
Sustainability
- Enteric methane from dairy cattle (a major source of livestock-related methane) drives increasing climate scrutiny of dairy-derived ingredients
- Manure management and feed production impacts (including fertilizer use and potential land-use change) contribute to dairy supply-chain environmental footprint
- Energy intensity of concentration and spray-drying operations can increase cost and carbon exposure where electricity/fuel prices or decarbonization policy tighten
Labor & Social
- Farmworker health and safety considerations can intensify during zoonotic disease events affecting dairy herds
- Animal health and welfare expectations (including biosecurity and disease control practices) influence market access and buyer requirements for dairy ingredient supply chains
FAQ
How is milk protein concentrate (MPC) typically produced?MPC is generally made by concentrating milk proteins using membrane filtration such as ultrafiltration (often with diafiltration) and then drying the concentrate into a powder, commonly via spray drying.
Why can MPC have solubility problems in finished supplement mixes?Research on MPC notes that processing conditions and storage environment (time, temperature, and relative humidity) can reduce rehydration performance, and higher-protein MPC grades are often more prone to solubility challenges if not produced and stored under well-controlled conditions.
Which exporters are prominent suppliers into the United States for the UN Comtrade category often used to capture milk-constituent products like MPC?UN Comtrade data accessed via the World Bank’s WITS interface for HS 040490 (“products consisting of natural milk constituents”) shows New Zealand as a leading supplier into the United States in 2024, with Canada and European suppliers also present among exporters.
Sources
Milk Protein Concentrate Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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South Korea
New Zealand
Brazil
Netherlands
France
Vietnam
Germany
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Canada
Belgium
Turkiye
All country market pages: Denmark, United States, Ireland, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Costa Rica, Italy, Egypt, Japan, Armenia, Estonia, Spain, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, China, Mexico, United Kingdom, India, Pakistan, Argentina, Senegal, Sweden, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Morocco, Colombia, Portugal, Austria, Australia, Slovenia, Czechia, Hungary, Guatemala, Greece, Chile, Latvia, Dominican Republic, Slovakia, Uzbekistan, Romania, Uruguay, Indonesia, South Africa, Malaysia, Peru, Kazakhstan, El Salvador, Croatia, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Switzerland, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nicaragua, Panama, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Paraguay, Norway, Andorra, Albania, Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bahamas, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Fiji, Gambia, Hong Kong, Honduras, Israel, Iran, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Kuwait, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Serbia, Swaziland, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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