The European landscape of organic dairy processors showcases Italy as a leading hub with 1.31 thousand enterprises as of 2024. Significant year-on-year growth rates were observed in the United Kingdom (28.34%), Poland (12.89%), and Portugal (14.87%) in 2023. On the contrary, countries such as Ireland, Hungary, and Norway faced declines in processor numbers. Notably, the sector has experienced steady growth trends with countries like the Czech Republic and Slovakia showing healthy rises at 8.95% and 11.7% respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential expansions in Eastern European countries, driven by rising demand for organic products. Continued growth in Western Europe will likely be propelled by further consumer shift towards sustainability and organic health benefits.
Top countries in Number of Processors of Organic Dairy Products by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,310 | 2023 | +5.83% | +6.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 289 | 2023 | +3.96% | +28.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 234 | 2023 | +6.36% | +5.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 167 | 2023 | +0.6% | +1.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 152 | 2023 | +5.56% | +8.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 127 | 2023 | +5.83% | +6.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 107 | 2023 | +9.18% | +4.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 86 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 75 | 2023 | 0% | +0.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 55 | 2023 | -1.79% | -1.39% | View data |
