In 2023, Germany leads European imports of dairy products and cheese with consistent growth (2.32% YoY). While the Netherlands and Italy follow, Belgium faces a decline (-4.44%). Countries like Lithuania and Romania see significant growth of approximately 4%. Conversely, Ireland and Finland witness declines of -3.86% and -2.47% respectively. The UK, France, and Italy show modest growth. A five-year analysis indicates growth in Poland, Lithuania, Croatia, and Luxembourg, while Malta faces consistent contraction.
Future trends to watch entail climate change impacts on dairy production, potential trade policy shifts post-Brexit, and evolving consumer preferences toward plant-based alternatives possibly affecting import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Dairy Products and Cheese by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,262,500,000 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 2,948,800,000 | 2023 | +1.51% | +1.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,849,200,000 | 2023 | +3.05% | +1.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 2,068,400,000 | 2023 | +0.83% | -4.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,591,900,000 | 2023 | +1.86% | +0.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 1,472,300,000 | 2023 | +1.56% | +0.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 864,850,000 | 2023 | +1.75% | -3.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 833,790,000 | 2023 | +3.47% | +0.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 738,650,000 | 2023 | +3.49% | +2.93% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 661,740,000 | 2023 | +3.49% | +3.97% | View data |
