In 2023, France led European cream production for direct consumption with 563.47 thousand metric tons, up by 2.29% year-on-year. Germany followed closely with 521.03 thousand metric tons, despite a slight decline of 1.16%. The United Kingdom saw a 1.59% rise, reaching 308.34 thousand metric tons. Spain displayed a notable increase of 10.4%, while Italy's production saw a modest rise of 0.76%. By contrast, Switzerland and Sweden experienced significant declines of 5.01% and 9.96% respectively. Ireland, however, recorded an impressive growth of 11.41%.
Future trends to watch in European cream production include potential gains in Southern European countries like Spain and Italy, given their recent positive growth trends. Factors such as evolving consumer preferences, economic conditions, and innovations in dairy technology will likely influence production volumes across various countries.
Top countries in Cream Production for Direct Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 563.47 | 2023 | +1.35% | +2.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 521.03 | 2023 | -0.82% | -1.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 308.34 | 2023 | +0.5% | +1.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 270.34 | 2023 | +2.59% | +1.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 266.51 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 174.77 | 2023 | -3.6% | +10.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 146.94 | 2023 | -1.1% | +0.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 74.59 | 2023 | +4.42% | +0.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 69.16 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 68.24 | 2023 | +1.37% | +1.28% | View data |
