Europe's cow milk cheese production from skimmed milk and buttermilk shows varied trends. In 2023, Germany led with a production of 4.65 million metric tons, followed by France and Poland. Growth trends were positive, with significant increases in countries like Italy (7.4% growth) and the Czech Republic (11.35%). The United Kingdom experienced a notable growth of 5.17%, while countries like Sweden and Finland faced contractions with respective declines of 33.49% and 4.19%.
For 2024 and beyond, several trends are noteworthy:
- Continued growth in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and the Czech Republic.
- Potential recovery in countries with shrinking production, such as Sweden and Finland.
- Impacts of economic and environmental policies affecting dairy production.
Top countries in Cow Milk Cheese Production from Skimmed Milk and Buttermilk by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,650 | 2023 | +1.32% | +0.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,260 | 2023 | -0.2% | +0.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,550 | 2023 | +0.76% | +1.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,970 | 2023 | -14.76% | -1.6% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,610 | 2023 | +4.55% | +5.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 702.61 | 2023 | +15.3% | +7.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 642 | 2023 | +0.12% | +2.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 519.42 | 2023 | -23.29% | +11.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 494.85 | 2023 | +0.37% | -0.072% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 371 | 2023 | +6.13% | -0.96% | View data |
