In 2023, the Netherlands led European lactose and lactose syrup imports at 116.6 million kilograms, with a 3.99% year-on-year increase. Other significant importers included Ireland and Germany, despite both seeing slight declines. Conversely, Italy and Poland experienced growth of 8.64% and 5.58%, respectively. Finland showed notable expansion at 14.77%, while Latvia and Malta recorded declines of -13.97% and -17.5%. Emerging markets like Estonia grew substantially by 32.72%.
Future trends suggest a continued shift toward diversification in import sources, potential market saturation in traditional large-market countries, and new opportunities in Eastern Europe and the Baltic regions.
Top countries in Import of Lactose and Lactose Syrup by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 116,600,000 | 2023 | +4.41% | +3.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 52,686,000 | 2023 | -1.14% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 47,816,000 | 2023 | +1.84% | -1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 38,516,000 | 2023 | +2.85% | +2.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 33,236,000 | 2023 | +3.28% | +2.72% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 24,748,000 | 2023 | +8.61% | +3.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 23,996,000 | 2023 | +9.75% | +8.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 19,547,000 | 2023 | +4.03% | +5.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 15,810,000 | 2023 | +1.43% | +5.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 15,783,000 | 2023 | -0.15% | +2.84% | View data |
