The 2023 data for European cream production (fat content >29%) shows Germany as the largest producer with 23.67 thousand metric tons, followed by France and the United Kingdom. France exhibited a slight increase of 0.17% year-on-year, while the UK increased by 1.65%. Countries like Greece, Hungary, and Serbia have shown significant year-on-year production growth, with Greece leading at 5.77%. Notable declines include Sweden with a -15.27% variation. Bulgaria, despite its smaller share, experienced substantial growth at 12.47% year-on-year.
In future trends, increasing production efficiency and consumer demand for high-fat dairy products may promote growth in emerging markets. Despite Germany's current lead, shifts in production dynamics among smaller European countries could redistribute shares, influenced by market demands and environmental policies.
Top countries in Cream (Fat Content >29%) Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.67 | 2023 | -0.32% | -0.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 20.1 | 2023 | +1.47% | +0.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 16.16 | 2023 | +0.41% | +1.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 7.7 | 2023 | +1.18% | +1.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5 | 2023 | +19.07% | +1.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.66 | 2023 | -1.02% | +2.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3.57 | 2023 | -0.13% | +1.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.68 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2.27 | 2023 | +5.79% | +1.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 2.2 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.57% | View data |