Global Cream Demand by Country

Global cream demand varies significantly by country. In 2023, Germany had the highest demand at 580 thousand metric tons but observed a slight decline in 2024. Russia and France showed positive trends, with respective growth rates of 0.39% and 1.5%. Notably, countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE saw substantial increases of 3.17% and 10.2%. In contrast, the United States experienced a significant decline of 10.07%. Other key countries with declining demand include Italy and Canada. Several countries, including China and Norway, showed no change in their year-on-year demand.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Increasing demand in developing nations such as Mexico and Vietnam.
• Potential recovery in currently declining markets like the United States and Italy.
• Continued growth in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.