In 2023, the production of sterile whole milk in Belgium stood at 13.08 thousand metric tons. Starting from 2024, the forecasted volumes show a positive upward trend: 13.71 thousand metric tons in 2024, 14.37 thousand metric tons in 2025, 14.96 thousand metric tons in 2026, 15.49 thousand metric tons in 2027, and 15.98 thousand metric tons in 2028.
Year-on-year variations indicate a steady increase:
- 4.82% from 2023 to 2024
- 4.82% from 2024 to 2025
- 4.11% from 2025 to 2026
- 3.54% from 2026 to 2027
- 3.16% from 2027 to 2028
The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 4.15%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from changes in consumer preferences towards dairy alternatives, advancements in production technology, and shifts in trade policies that may affect both local and international demand for sterilized whole milk.
