The European dairy market shows Italy leading in the number of enterprises, closely followed by Spain. A decline was notable in Italy, whereas countries like Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands reported growth. Germany witnessed substantial positive movement and the UK, among others, displayed moderate growth. Eastern European markets such as Bulgaria and Hungary show developing trends with mild increases.
Future trends may indicate a shift in enterprise distribution due to technology integration, environmental policies, and consumer demand for sustainable products. Watch for continued growth in Germany, rebalancing in Italy, and potential upticks in Scandinavian countries like Sweden. Brexit and EU trade policies may create fluctuations in the UK market landscape.
Top countries in Dairy Products Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,740 | 2023 | -5.31% | -5.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,670 | 2023 | +0.79% | -0.036% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 1,230 | 2023 | -0.73% | +0.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,070 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 854 | 2023 | 0% | -0.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 801 | 2023 | +3.22% | +3.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 744 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 637 | 2023 | +4.08% | +5.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 575 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 481 | 2023 | -0.82% | -1.13% | View data |