In 2023, the number of enterprises in European dairy and cheese processing varied significantly across countries. Italy and Spain led with 2.35 and 1.26 thousand enterprises respectively. Germany, with a 5.07% increase, and Belgium, with a substantial 9.81% increase, showed noteworthy growth. Denmark and Lithuania faced significant declines, with -5.38% and -8.78% respectively. The trend over the past five years indicates fluctuating growth across the region, with countries like Belgium and Germany showing resilience and expansion, while Italy and Lithuania are experiencing declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential further consolidation in countries with negative growth trends like Italy and Denmark.
- Continued expansion in countries with significant growth like Belgium and Germany, potentially increasing their share in the market.
- The impact of sustainability practices and regulatory changes on small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe.
Top countries in Dairy Processing and Cheese Processing Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 2,350 | 2023 | -2.77% | -4.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,260 | 2023 | +0.16% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 650 | 2023 | -4.41% | -3.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 632 | 2023 | -1.1% | -0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 443 | 2023 | +2.31% | +5.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 394 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 377 | 2023 | -0.26% | -1.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 359 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 354 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 290 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.35% | View data |
