Key Market Indicators
**French Dairy Industry on Steady Growth Path Despite Falling Consumption** France's dairy products production is projected to reach €40.75 billion by 2028, up from €36.6 billion in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. French supply has shown resilience, increasing by 1.3% annually since 2013. In the European context, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands follow France in this ranking. Sales of French dairy products are also set for an upward trajectory. By 2028, sales are expected to hit €49.93 billion, rising from €45.31 billion in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. Historically, the French market has grown at an impressive 2.6% per year since 2013, with Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands again rounding out the top four in sales. However, dairy product consumption in France tells a different story. Consumption is forecast to decline to 6.93 billion kilograms by 2028, down from 8.26 billion kilograms in 2023, reflecting an average annual decrease of 2.8%. Since 2013, demand has fallen by 3.6% per year. Italy, the United Kingdom, and France follow this trend, ranking as the second, third, and fourth largest consumers respectively.
