In 2023, Italy led the European dairy sector with 19.09% of enterprise numbers, despite a -5.4% year-on-year decline. Spain ranked second at 11.62%, demonstrating stability. France held 8.55%, slightly increasing by 0.6%. Growth was seen in Poland at 1.27%, Germany at 3.98%, and Belgium at 5.3%. Switzerland and Portugal contracted by -1.13% and -1.01% respectively. Smaller countries like Luxembourg saw significant growth at 6.58%, whereas Malta faced a decline of -2.89%.
Future trends in the European dairy enterprise landscape may include:
- Continued consolidation in mature markets such as Italy and Spain resulting in fewer, larger enterprises.
- Eastern European countries like Poland and Slovenia might see growth as they expand production capacities.
- Potential market diversifications driven by increased demand for niche and specialized dairy products.
- Impact of economic and regulatory changes, influencing mergers and acquisitions in the sector.
Top countries in Dairy Products Number of Enterprises Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 19.09 | 2023 | -5.31% | -5.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.62 | 2023 | +0.79% | -0.036% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.55 | 2023 | -0.73% | +0.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.42 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 5.94 | 2023 | 0% | -0.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 5.58 | 2023 | +3.22% | +3.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.18 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.43 | 2023 | +4.08% | +5.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 4 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 3.35 | 2023 | -0.82% | -1.13% | View data |
