In 2023, the Netherlands led European liquid whey production with over 8 million metric tons, vastly outpacing Italy and Germany. Notably, Italy's production dipped by 7.4% in 2023, while Germany saw a 4.16% increase. Spain showed significant growth, with a 15.15% rise. Bulgaria and Slovakia experienced production declines, while Austria increased by 9.94%. The average production trend over five years showed fluctuating gains and losses across various countries, with Lithuania marking the steepest decline of over 20% over the last year.
Looking ahead, European liquid whey production may experience shifts due to technological improvements in processing, demand for protein-rich products, and sustainability efforts. Countries like Spain and Austria may continue to see growth, while others might need to adapt to changing market demands and environmental challenges.
Top countries in Liquid Whey Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 8,260 | 2021 | -7.66% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,260 | 2023 | -0.072% | -0.074% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 2,190 | 2023 | +0.83% | +4.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,090 | 2023 | +28% | +15.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 629.24 | 2023 | +14.81% | -1.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 367.7 | 2023 | +4.09% | -2.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 244.19 | 2023 | -2.53% | +9.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 201.44 | 2023 | -2.54% | -1.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 144.05 | 2023 | -13.87% | -3.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 104.37 | 2023 | -25.01% | -4.85% | View data |
