The data from 2023 shows Germany leading in dairy processing hours with 71.091 million hours, experiencing a 1.81% increase from the previous year. Italy and Poland follow, with Italy seeing marginal growth and Poland a slight decline. While the Netherlands showed robust growth of 4.48%, several countries, including Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Hungary, experienced declines. Conversely, Belgium, Sweden, and Slovakia saw notable increases, indicating potential trends towards more efficient or increased production capabilities.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements which could further decrease hours worked while maintaining or increasing output.
- The impact of sustainability practices on production efficiency.
- Potential shifts in demand patterns and trade policies affecting regional production hours.
Top countries in Dairy Processing and Cheese Processing Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 71,091,000 | 2023 | +2.19% | +1.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 62,134,000 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 56,164,000 | 2023 | -0.87% | -1.38% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 54,026,000 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 37,600,000 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 28,159,000 | 2023 | +8.15% | +4.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 17,800,000 | 2023 | -1.76% | -1.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 17,145,000 | 2023 | +0.44% | +1.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 12,302,000 | 2023 | -0.94% | -0.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 10,786,000 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.044% | View data |
