In 2024, the United Kingdom led European drinking milk production with 6.42 million metric tons, despite a -1.09% year-on-year decline. Germany followed with 4.09 million metric tons and a -1.71% change. Spain and Italy showed modest increases of 0.34% and 0.087%, respectively, with 3.35 and 2.48 million metric tons. France experienced a decline of -3.02%, producing 2.76 million metric tons. Poland saw a significant rise of 2.52%, reaching 2.01 million metric tons.
Other notable countries included Austria, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Portugal, each with under 1 million metric tons. While Austria and Sweden had declines of -1.29% and -2.18%, the Czech Republic and Portugal showed variations of 2.02% and -3.07%, respectively. Smaller producers like Finland, Hungary, and Bulgaria also saw declines, with Finland at -3.01%, Hungary at 0.22%, and Bulgaria at -2.19%.
Forecasted future trends to watch include:
- Potential for growth in emerging markets like Poland and Romania.
- Continued declines in larger markets due to shifting consumer preferences and potential economic challenges.
- Monitoring technological innovations and sustainability initiatives to boost efficiency and production in smaller countries.
Top countries in Drinking Milk Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 6,420 | 2023 | -0.46% | -1.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 4,090 | 2023 | -2.22% | -1.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 3,350 | 2023 | +0.044% | +0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,760 | 2023 | -1.82% | -3.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2,480 | 2023 | -0.26% | +0.087% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,010 | 2023 | +1.8% | +2.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 748.82 | 2023 | -0.7% | -1.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 675.39 | 2023 | -1.53% | -2.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 670.63 | 2023 | -0.033% | +2.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 646.94 | 2023 | -0.71% | -3.07% | View data |
