Between 2013 and 2023, the dairy products production value in the UK experienced fluctuations, with notable peaks in 2014 and 2017, and a significant dip in 2018. The year 2023 stood at 10.08 Billion Euros, a slight increase of 0.63% from the previous year. Over the last two years, the market has displayed mild growth, and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years was 1.32%, indicating moderate stability and resilience.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Consistent yet modest growth, with the forecasted 5-year CAGR from 2024 to 2028 expected to be 0.51%.
- A 2.56% growth rate by 2028 suggests the market will continue to recover and grow, albeit slowly.
- Potential impacts of sustainability trends and consumer preference shifts towards plant-based alternatives.
- Technological advancements in dairy production and processing efficiency.
- Policy changes related to agriculture and dairy industry regulations post-Brexit.