In 2023, France led European imports of butter and dairy spreads, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. Germany and Ireland showed significant year-on-year growth at 3.82% and 22.96%, respectively. Other notable increases were seen in Spain, Slovakia, and Bulgaria. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Belgium saw declines of -3.47% and -2.58%, respectively. The overall import landscape is dynamic, with smaller countries like Lithuania and Latvia also experiencing substantial growth, while Estonia faced a decrease of -5.84%.
Future trends to watch include the continued demand shifts driven by consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives, regulatory changes within the EU, and the potential effects of climate change on dairy production. Monitoring the import patterns, particularly from high-growth countries such as Ireland and Bulgaria, will be crucial as they may indicate broader market shifts.
Top countries in Import of Butter and Dairy Spreads Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 19.58 | 2023 | +1.04% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 17.97 | 2023 | +2.69% | +3.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 16.81 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 10.76 | 2023 | -0.33% | -2.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.21 | 2023 | +4.19% | +1.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 6.13 | 2023 | -3.2% | -3.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.52 | 2023 | +2.76% | +4.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 2.47 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 2.22 | 2023 | +6.1% | +22.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 1.93 | 2023 | +2.86% | +0.79% | View data |
