In 2023, Germany led European exports of milk and cream with a volume of 4.1669 billion kilograms, despite a 2.87% decrease from the previous year. Spain witnessed an unprecedented 100% decline, effectively exiting this market. France also saw a slight dip of 1.41%. Conversely, Belgium and the Netherlands experienced positive growth, rising by 8.95% and 11.31% respectively. In Eastern Europe, Poland also enjoyed robust growth at 11.18%, while Romania and Estonia had modest increases. On aggregate, exports showed notable variance by country, indicating a dynamic market landscape.
Looking ahead, several trends merit observation in the European milk and cream export sector for 2024:
- Potential geopolitical impacts on trade relations and regulatory compliance within the EU.
- Shifting consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives potentially influencing demand dynamics.
- Technological advancements in dairy processing, which could enhance export efficiency.
- Macroeconomic factors such as inflation and currency fluctuations affecting export competitiveness.
Top countries in Export of Milk and Cream with a Fat Content Exceeding 1% but Not Exceeding 6% in Immediate Packings of a Net Content Not Exceeding 2 l by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,166,900,000 | 2023 | +1.33% | -2.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 2,795,100,000 | 2023 | -50.76% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,747,400,000 | 2023 | +0.12% | -1.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,210,800,000 | 2023 | -1.85% | -10.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 784,470,000 | 2023 | +8.11% | +8.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 561,960,000 | 2023 | -3.85% | +11.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 534,610,000 | 2023 | +0.026% | -2.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 353,670,000 | 2023 | +2% | +1.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 279,720,000 | 2023 | +5.44% | +11.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 171,590,000 | 2023 | +10.94% | -0.79% | View data |
