In 2023, Germany held the largest share in European concentrated whey production with 30.13 thousand metric tons, followed closely by Poland at 25.23 and Italy at 20.36. While Germany showed significant growth with an 11.34% increase from the previous year, other countries like Spain, Sweden, and Austria witnessed declines. Spain decreased by 2.69%, Sweden by 0.81%, and Austria notably by 11.63%. Poland continued to grow albeit at a slower pace of 3.83%, and Italy had a marginal increase of 0.96%. The Czech Republic showed slight positive momentum with a 1.62% increase, while Hungary saw a decrease of 5.7%.
Future trends may include continued consolidation in leading nations like Germany and Poland. Efforts in production efficiency and technological advancements could influence overall production volumes. Additionally, the industry's focus on high-value protein ingredients and sustainability may drive shifts in production share across European countries.
Top countries in Concentrated Whey Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 30.13 | 2023 | +1.41% | +11.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 25.23 | 2023 | +14.83% | +3.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 20.36 | 2023 | -3.74% | +0.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.66 | 2023 | -20.21% | -2.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.46 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.81% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.05 | 2021 | +4.95% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.72 | 2023 | +130.93% | +1.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.76 | 2023 | +24.79% | -11.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.04 | 2023 | +4.6% | -5.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.49 | 2022 | +30.75% | View data |
