The sold production of dairy products and cheese in Germany increased from 19.5 billion kilograms in 2013 to 21.77 billion kilograms in 2023, with fluctuations over the years. Notable trends include a decline in the mid-2010s followed by a surge after 2017, peaking in 2020. More recently, the year-on-year increase was 0.94% in 2023, with a five-year CAGR of 1.54% leading up to that year.
Future forecasts suggest moderate growth with a projected increase to 22.756 billion kilograms by 2028, accompanied by a forecasted five-year CAGR of 0.7% and a total growth rate of 3.57% over this period.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on dairy production, changes in consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives, and potential regulatory shifts affecting the dairy industry.
