The European butter market presents a varied landscape in 2023, with Germany leading production at 434.35 million kilograms, despite a slight decline of 0.55%. France and Ireland follow, exhibiting growth of 0.72% and 1.61% respectively. Poland demonstrates notable momentum, surging 3.07%. Declines are evident in Denmark and Spain at -1.39% and -2.43%. The UK's growth of 1.93% reflects a stable demand, while Eastern European countries like Lithuania and Romania show modest increases of 1.02%. Southern countries like Greece and Macedonia manifest exceptional growth, at 6.35% and 10.37% respectively.
Future trends suggest close monitoring of:
- Potential demand increase in emerging markets like Macedonia.
- Impacts of policy changes and sustainability trends on production.
- Consumer preference shifts towards lower-fat alternatives affecting volume.
- Economic factors such as inflation and trade agreements impacting exports.
Top countries in Sold Production of Butter of a Fat Content by Weight Not Exceeding 85% by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 434,350,000 | 2023 | +0.38% | -0.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 370,540,000 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 268,780,000 | 2023 | +0.59% | +1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 221,150,000 | 2023 | +2.02% | +3.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 188,870,000 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1.93% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 84,317,000 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 64,853,000 | 2023 | +1.35% | -1.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 49,104,000 | 2023 | -0.66% | +0.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 37,257,000 | 2023 | +0.13% | -0.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 31,548,000 | 2023 | +0.81% | +1.56% | View data |
