From 2013 to 2023, the number of processors of organic dairy products in Belgium has shown significant variability, starting from 58 units in 2013 and rising to 86 units in 2023. Over the years, the market experienced notable fluctuations: a peak in growth (+29.69% in 2015) was followed by a decline (-19.28% in 2016), and more recently, a steady, albeit modest, increase.
Year-on-year variations highlight periods of rapid change (e.g., +16.42% in 2017) followed by more stable growth, particularly in the period from 2021 to 2023 (+1.19% to +1.18%). As of 2023, the CAGR for the last five years remains modest at 0.71%, indicating gradual sectoral consolidation.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Projected steady growth with a forecasted CAGR of 0.46% by 2028.
- Sectoral resilience and potential innovative advancements which might influence the organic dairy processing landscape positively.
- Potential regulatory changes and shifts in consumer preferences toward organic products which could impact enterprise growth rates.
