In 2023, France led European production of milk and cream with a fat content between 6% and 21% in small packings, valued at €297.93 million, up 2.88% year-on-year. Germany and Poland followed with values of €214.88 million and €152.32 million, growing by 4.81% and 0.15%, respectively. Ireland saw significant growth at 17.83%, while the UK declined by 2.96%. Smaller markets like Spain and Portugal showed robust increases, 14.8% and 5.1%, respectively. A five-year compound annual growth rate analysis suggests moderate growth across most markets, with notable expansion in Ireland and Spain.
Future trends to watch include potential market expansions in Eastern Europe, influenced by increasing demand for premium milk products in Romania and Slovakia, and sustainability initiatives driving production methods, particularly in environmentally conscious regions like Scandinavia and Germany. Additionally, evolving consumer preferences towards organic and health-focused dairy products may affect production dynamics and market share.
Top countries in Sold Production of Milk and Cream with a Fat Content Exceeding 6% but Not Exceeding 21% in Immediate Packings of a Net Content Not Exceeding 2 l by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 297,930,000 | 2023 | +4.18% | +2.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 214,880,000 | 2023 | +0.65% | +4.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 152,320,000 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 83,830,000 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 82,360,000 | 2023 | +3.59% | +17.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 64,485,000 | 2023 | +9.2% | +14.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 36,176,000 | 2023 | +1.43% | +0.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 35,713,000 | 2023 | -6.7% | -2.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 33,537,000 | 2023 | +3.2% | +0.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 24,310,000 | 2021 | +3.69% | View data |