The largest producers of butter from whole milk in Europe are Germany and France, with values of 7.34 and 7.28 million metric tons respectively, as of 2024. In terms of year-on-year production variation, Poland (9.52%) and Belgium (15.16%) have shown significant growth in 2023. Conversely, Italy experienced a decline of 2.93%. Notably, countries like Romania faced a sharp drop of 31.25%. Despite a decrease in Germany by 1.45%, Eastern countries like Lithuania (5.98%) experienced notable increases, marking disparities in European butter production trends.
Future trends to watch include continued production growth in Eastern Europe and Ireland, driven by increasing demand and favorable production conditions. The influence of environmental policies on dairy farming practices in the region could affect future outputs. Additionally, sustainability trends and dietary changes might impact consumer demand and therefore production strategies across different countries.
Top countries in Butter Production from Whole Milk by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,340 | 2023 | +0.89% | -1.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 7,280 | 2023 | +0.34% | -0.2% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 5,110 | 2023 | +2.65% | +2.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 4,690 | 2023 | +2.46% | +9.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 2,630 | 2021 | +4.28% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,830 | 2023 | -4.46% | -2.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1,670 | 2023 | +6.5% | +7.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 1,660 | 2023 | +3.29% | +15.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 808.14 | 2023 | +14.54% | -2.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 675.43 | 2023 | +11.67% | -0.25% | View data |
