Germany maintained the largest share in European acidified milk production at 18.18 thousand metric tons in 2023, despite a 4.41% decline. Spain and France followed closely, with minor changes in production share. Noteworthy growth was recorded in Romania and Serbia, with significant increases of 5.77% and 16.06%, respectively. Conversely, Bulgaria and Latvia faced notable production declines of over 9%. The larger markets showed moderate fluctuations, indicating stability, while smaller markets experienced more dramatic shifts.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued monitoring of growth in Eastern European countries, particularly Romania and Serbia.
- Potential recovery in Germany and France from recent declines.
- Impact of emerging consumer preferences for health and wellness products on production variations.
Top countries in Acidified Milk with Additives Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.18 | 2023 | -3.74% | -4.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 17.14 | 2023 | -4.64% | +2.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 17.1 | 2023 | -4.06% | -4.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 6.68 | 2023 | +1.59% | +0.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 5.86 | 2023 | -1.16% | +0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.65 | 2023 | +0.74% | -0.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4.15 | 2023 | -1.08% | +1.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.02 | 2023 | +3% | +1.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 3.27 | 2023 | +0.23% | -0.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.22 | 2023 | +1.03% | -2.01% | View data |
