In 2023, Germany led European production of milk and cream with a fat content over 1% but not exceeding 6% in packings up to 2 liters, with a negligible growth of 0.1%. France and Spain followed, posting growth rates of 0.57% and 0.079% respectively. The UK experienced a decline of 2.23%, while Poland saw a notable increase of 2.24%. Italy faced a significant downturn, decreasing by 12.97%. The Netherlands showed strong growth at 13.27%. Countries like Romania and Serbia also marked notable increases of 3.73% and 5.45%. Ireland faced a substantial drop of 10.53%.
Future trends to watch in the European milk and cream market include increasing focus on sustainable packaging solutions, evolving consumer preferences towards lactose-free and plant-based alternatives, and potential impacts from regulatory changes targeting environmental footprint reduction. Monitoring advancements in production technology and consumer behavior will be crucial for predicting shifts in demand across Europe.
Top countries in Sold Production of Milk and Cream with a Fat Content Exceeding 1% but Not Exceeding 6% in Immediate Packings of a Net Content Not Exceeding 2 l by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,908,800,000 | 2023 | +5.14% | +0.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,039,000,000 | 2023 | -0.73% | +0.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 2,940,000,000 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.079% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 2,722,800,000 | 2023 | -0.35% | -2.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,882,700,000 | 2023 | +1.59% | +2.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,016,300,000 | 2023 | -8.37% | -12.97% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 725,180,000 | 2023 | +0.24% | +0.061% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 590,340,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 589,730,000 | 2023 | -0.45% | +13.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 564,990,000 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.81% | View data |
