The 2023 data indicates that Ireland leads European whey butter production at 13.4 thousand metric tons, significantly ahead of Italy's 7.99. Poland, Austria, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic follow with much lower outputs. Over the past year, Ireland saw an 8.29% increase in production, whereas Italy experienced a 0.93% rise. Conversely, Poland's production fell by 3.68%, Austria by 0.52%, and Bulgaria by 1.8%, highlighting a regional divergence in production trends.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements for increased efficiency and sustainability.
- Consumer demand shifts towards healthier and organic dairy products.
- Potential impacts of agricultural policies and trade agreements.
- Brexit-related supply chain disruptions that may affect production volumes.
Top countries in Whey Butter Production by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ireland | 13.4 | 2023 | +18.58% | +8.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 7.99 | 2023 | -0.12% | +0.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 0.68 | 2023 | +15.25% | -3.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 0.38 | 2023 | -5% | -0.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 0.21 | 2023 | -27.59% | -1.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 0.13 | 2022 | View data |
