Germany leads European exports of dairy products and cheese with a significant share, followed by the Netherlands and France. Although Poland and the UK show impressive growth rates of 4.24% and 3.58% respectively, France experienced a slight decrease. The Eastern countries are gaining pace with notable increases in Latvia and Estonia. The larger Western economies like Austria and Slovakia saw small declines. Greece posted the highest year-on-year growth of 10.24%. Over the past five years, the average annual increase in dairy exports suggests a stable market with minor fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include the potential for Eastern European countries improving their export share due to capacity enhancements and market diversification. Sustainability and health trends are expected to drive demand for organic and specialty cheese products across the continent.
Top countries in Export of Dairy Products and Cheese Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.79 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 11.85 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.05 | 2023 | +1.39% | -1.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 8.47 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 6.67 | 2023 | +3.5% | +4.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.79 | 2023 | +3% | +3.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 4.52 | 2023 | +3.21% | +6.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 4.28 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.74 | 2023 | +1.91% | -0.2% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 3.64 | 2023 | +2.21% | +0.78% | View data |
