Germany led European raw milk production in 2023 with 33.67 million metric tons, followed by France with 25.25 million metric tons and the Netherlands with 16.03 million metric tons. The United Kingdom and Italy also contributed significantly, with 15.89 and 13.94 million metric tons respectively. Ireland saw a notable year-on-year increase of 3.31%, while France experienced a slight decline of 0.33%. The smaller producers like Estonia and Cyprus showed growth rates of 1.44% and 5.28% respectively, though their absolute volumes remain low. Conversely, Finland experienced a noticeable decline of 1.41%.
Key trends to watch in the future include the increasing production in smaller countries, particularly Eastern European countries and Cyprus. These countries are anticipated to continue their growth trajectories. Meanwhile, major producers like Germany and France may face challenges in maintaining their current production levels amidst evolving environmental regulations and market conditions. The United Kingdom's small yet steady growth is also notable.
Top countries in Raw Milk Used by Dairies Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 33,670 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 2 | 2 France | 25,250 | 2023 | +0.028% | -0.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 16,030 | 2022 | +3.69% | +1.11% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 15,890 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 13,940 | 2023 | +0.85% | +0.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 10,180 | 2023 | +3.15% | +3.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 5,710 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 5,330 | 2023 | +0.9% | +0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 3,410 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3,400 | 2023 | +0.59% | +0.13% | View data |
