In 2023, France led the European import market for dairy spreads with a significant surge of 22.59%, highlighting a strong demand. Slovakia and Bulgaria exhibited growth of 6.31% and 14.8% respectively, indicating upward trends. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom experienced a steep decline of 30.51%, illustrating a sharp decrease in import demand. Germany and Portugal showed slight declines, with Germany at -0.94% and Portugal at -1.7%. Conversely, Belgium and Malta showed solid relative growth rates of 5.34% and 9.27% respectively, while countries like Ireland and Slovenia registered negative growth, signaling potential market volatility in these regions.
Future trends to watch in the European dairy spread import market include potential shifts due to economic viability, consumer preferences, and policy changes impacting trade. Particular attention should be on France's sustained demand and potential stabilization or recovery in markets like the UK. Monitoring evolving dietary trends and sustainability practices could heavily influence import patterns, as could potential trade disruptions or agreements between states.
Top countries in Import of Dairy Spreads of a Fat Content by Weight Not Exceeding 80% by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 5,309,800 | 2023 | +22.18% | +22.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3,777,500 | 2023 | +13.62% | -0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 3,221,000 | 2023 | +4.62% | +6.31% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 2,232,900 | 2023 | +1.87% | +3.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czechia | 2,176,800 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 2,120,400 | 2023 | -2.86% | -1.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 1,257,600 | 2023 | +5.87% | -0.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 834,510 | 2023 | -54.28% | -30.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 784,120 | 2023 | +1.64% | -0.21% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 764,280 | 2023 | +14.81% | +3.22% | View data |
