In 2023, France led in acidified milk production from skimmed milk and buttermilk at 1.07 million metric tons, though it experienced a slight decline of 1.59%. Other notable producers included Spain and Belgium, with respective values of 0.23146 and 0.20847 million metric tons. Belgium saw a growth of 6.07% while Spain decreased by 4.12%. The UK and Germany reported negative outputs, highlighting challenges in their markets. Large year-on-year capacity increases were observed in Portugal and Croatia, whereas Austria and Serbia saw declines. Production variation paints a complex picture across the continent with mixed growth rates.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in emerging markets like Bulgaria and Croatia due to recent expansions.
- Continued monitoring of declines in traditionally strong markets such as Germany and the UK.
- Technological advancements and consumer preference shifts influencing milk production processes.
Top countries in Acidified Milk Production from Skimmed Milk and Buttermilk by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,070 | 2023 | -0.37% | -1.59% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 231.46 | 2023 | +0.96% | -4.12% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 208.47 | 2023 | +1.67% | +6.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 189.8 | 2023 | -8.78% | -0.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 179.29 | 2023 | -3.18% | -3.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 99.64 | 2023 | +1.94% | -2.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 91.29 | 2023 | -1.38% | -1.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 71.03 | 2023 | +16.01% | +2.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 62.1 | 2023 | -4.61% | -0.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 55.97 | 2023 | -7.41% | -6.79% | View data |
