In 2023, Germany led in dairy powder production from skimmed milk and buttermilk in Europe with 25.3 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline of 1.2% year-on-year. Ireland followed with a significant growth of 7.46%. France and Poland showed minor declines, while Belgium and Spain experienced modest increases. The Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark faced reductions. Lithuania and Norway saw notable gains of 8.04% and 7.17%, respectively. Italy remained stable, with minimal contributions from smaller producers like Austria and Estonia. Over the past five years, substantial growth trends were seen in Ireland and Lithuania.
Future trends to observe include technological advancements in production efficiency and shifts in consumer demand favoring sustainably produced dairy products. Additionally, economic and trade policies within the EU may influence country-specific production strategies.
Top countries in Dairy Powders Production from Skimmed Milk and Buttermilk Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.3 | 2023 | +1.9% | -1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 19.6 | 2023 | +5.41% | +7.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 18.66 | 2023 | +0.71% | -0.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 9.56 | 2023 | -0.04% | +2.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 8.39 | 2023 | +1.86% | -1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.73 | 2023 | +3.16% | -4.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.54 | 2023 | -4.85% | +8.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2.23 | 2023 | +0.0088% | -4.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 1.76 | 2023 | -21.12% | +8.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.53 | 2023 | -0.89% | -7.65% | View data |
