In 2023, the Netherlands led European whole milk imports with a significant increase of 22.67%. Ireland and Belgium saw declines, while Germany experienced a dramatic drop of over 30%. Smaller countries like Latvia, Greece, and Bulgaria displayed positive growth, whereas Cyprus experienced the largest decrease. Sweden posted a notable surge of 39.06%, contrasting the declines in Czech Republic and Spain.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests continued strength for the Netherlands, with potential increases from countries like Latvia and Greece. Watch for growth opportunities in less prominent markets, and closely monitor Ireland and Belgium's adaptation to decrease trends.
Top countries in Whole Milk Imports Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 34.4 | 2023 | +17.06% | +22.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ireland | 12.91 | 2023 | +0.87% | -8.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lithuania | 12.51 | 2023 | +3.53% | +3.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 11.61 | 2023 | +5.4% | -3.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 5.44 | 2023 | +2.47% | -33.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 4.23 | 2022 | +20.5% | +2.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.55 | 2023 | +1.92% | +4.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.81 | 2023 | +3.41% | -7.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 2.37 | 2023 | -2.4% | +13.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 1.62 | 2023 | -1.16% | +0.94% | View data |
