The European market for milk and cream with a fat content not exceeding 1% has shown varying trends across countries. As of 2023, Spain leads with significant production levels, followed by Germany, which experienced the highest year-on-year growth at 13.77%. The UK and Italy also represent key producers, with Italy showing a healthy growth rate compared to the UK. Notably, Finland and Croatia faced steep declines. Ireland and smaller Eastern European countries like Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina have minimal contributions but show potential for change. Serbia and Montenegro registered remarkable growth, indicating rising production capacities in these regions.
Looking ahead, the European landscape for this segment may see further consolidation among leading producers like Spain and Germany, with medium-term opportunities emerging for Eastern European countries to increase production. Market dynamics will likely be driven by shifts in consumer preferences, environmental policy impacts on dairy production, and innovation in dairy alternatives, which could influence demand and production trends.
Top countries in Sold Production of Milk and Cream with a Fat Content Not Exceeding 1% in Immediate Packings of a Net Content Not Exceeding 2 l by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 850,700,000 | 2023 | +2.04% | +2.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 431,070,000 | 2023 | +9.28% | +13.77% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 412,900,000 | 2023 | +0.31% | -0.58% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 347,950,000 | 2023 | +1.79% | +6.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 279,720,000 | 2023 | +0.64% | +3.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 162,180,000 | 2023 | -1.66% | +0.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 97,354,000 | 2023 | -0.54% | -2.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 88,019,000 | 2023 | -13.74% | -9.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 78,567,000 | 2023 | -6.38% | -1.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 65,949,000 | 2023 | -8.9% | -5.99% | View data |
