The European import market for butter with a fat content not exceeding 85% in 2023 saw France leading with marginal decrease, followed by Germany with a significant growth. Notable increases were observed in Ireland, Denmark, and Latvia. Conversely, decreases were seen in Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Cyprus. Romania, Slovakia, and Luxembourg demonstrated strong growth, with Luxembourg having the highest year-on-year increase percentage. Over the last five years, overall growth patterns show varied annual changes, indicating a moderately dynamic market with some volatility across the region.
Future trends to watch involve increased demand influenced by evolving consumer preferences towards European butter, impacting smaller markets' growth. The continued recovery in specific key economies could boost trade flow consistency, potentially leading to more robust trade policies favorably affecting imports.
Top countries in Import of Butter of a Fat Content by Weight Not Exceeding 85% Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 20.61 | 2023 | +0.96% | -0.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 19.66 | 2023 | +5.42% | +5.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 18.68 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 10.23 | 2023 | +0.38% | -1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 6.13 | 2023 | -2.42% | -2.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.31 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 2.88 | 2023 | +14.83% | +29.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 2.66 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.36 | 2023 | +2.19% | +3.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.63 | 2023 | +10.67% | +7.29% | View data |
