The dairy and cheese processing turnover in Germany has shown considerable fluctuations over the past decade. Starting from €29.27 billion in 2013, the turnover peaked at €35.08 billion in 2020. Although recent years have seen slight declines, the value for 2023 stands at €33.7 billion. Despite year-to-year volatility, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is modestly positive at 2.21%. The forecast predicts a steady increase, reaching €36.83 billion by 2028. The projected CAGR for the upcoming five years is 1.41%, indicating moderate growth.

Future trends to watch for:

Increasing consumer demand for organic and locally sourced dairy products.
Technological advancements in dairy processing aimed at efficiency and sustainability.
Potential impacts of regulatory changes and trade policies on the dairy industry.
Shifting consumer preferences towards plant-based dairy alternatives.
Economic factors such as inflation and supply chain disruptions that could affect production costs and pricing.