From 2013 to 2023, the number of processors of organic dairy products in Finland experienced fluctuations, peaking at 38 in 2016 but declining to 28 in 2023. In 2017, there was a significant drop of 23.68%. Although some years, such as 2020 and 2021, saw slight increases, the overall trend indicated a decline, demonstrated by a CAGR of -0.7% over the last five years.

Looking ahead, from 2024 to 2028, the forecast points to a gradual decline with a 5-year forecast CAGR of -1.47%, suggesting a further reduction of 7.14% in the number of enterprises by 2028.

Future trends to watch:

Market consolidation efforts by large processors to control organic dairy processing.
Possible regulatory changes impacting organic food production and processor entry barriers.
Shifts in consumer demand towards plant-based alternatives, potentially affecting the organic dairy sector.