In 2023, Germany led European exports of lactose and lactose syrup with 41.93% of the market share, followed by the Netherlands at 27.63% and France at 9.26%. Belgium exhibited the most significant growth with a 70.43% increase year-on-year, while Poland and the United Kingdom experienced declines. The most striking growth was observed in smaller exporters such as Estonia and Croatia, which saw increases of 137.37% and 114.85%, respectively.
Future trends to watch in European lactose exports include continued growth in market share from emerging exporters like Greece and Bulgaria, driven by favorable production conditions and increasing global demand. Pay attention to regulatory changes and evolving consumer dietary preferences in key export markets, influencing export patterns.
Top countries in Export of Lactose and Lactose Syrup Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 41.93 | 2023 | +2.44% | +1.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 27.63 | 2023 | +0.71% | +3.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 9.26 | 2023 | +5.08% | +7.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 6.52 | 2023 | +51.3% | +70.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.05 | 2023 | +2.3% | +1.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.63 | 2023 | +5.9% | -3.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 2.68 | 2023 | +1.08% | -2.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 1.76 | 2023 | +3.06% | +15.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 1.73 | 2023 | +0.43% | -0.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.64 | 2023 | +4.17% | +3.47% | View data |
