The provided data shows the United Kingdom leading in pasteurised whole milk production in Europe with 1.26 million metric tons in 2024, although it experienced a 2.74% year-on-year decrease in 2023. Germany follows with 0.91598 million metric tons, showing a slight 0.7% decline. Italy, ranked third, also experienced a reduction of 1.37%. Contrarily, Poland stands out with a significant 17.2% increase, contributing 0.47645 million metric tons, and Denmark showed a notable rise of 4.85%. Smaller producers like Serbia and Bulgaria also posted large percentage increases, 17.93% and 17.05% respectively.
Future trends to monitor include potential continued growth in Poland, Spain, and Romania driven by regional dairy industry investments. Increasing demand for whole milk in emerging European markets could prompt production shifts, while technological advancements and regulatory changes across the EU might drive efficiencies and output variations in wider European pasteurised whole milk production. The dynamic shifts in consumption and export patterns post-2023 will also crucially influence market landscapes.
Top countries in Pasteurised Whole Milk Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,260 | 2023 | -2.35% | -2.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 915.98 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.7% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 681.54 | 2023 | -6.39% | -1.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 476.45 | 2023 | +6.79% | +17.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 327.44 | 2023 | -1.14% | -0.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 298.34 | 2023 | -0.15% | -1.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 215.44 | 2023 | -1.07% | -0.84% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 205.39 | 2023 | +11.05% | -1.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 185.17 | 2023 | +3.61% | +8.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 162.18 | 2023 | +1.47% | -2.45% | View data |
