In 2023, Germany led European cream imports in milk equivalent with 175.95 thousand metric tons, maintaining a positive growth trend of 2.79%. Belgium and France followed, experiencing declines of 10.94% and 0.76%, respectively. Countries such as Greece, Romania, and Serbia showed significant increases in their imports, with notable year-on-year growth rates of 11.32%, 18.55%, and 17.47%. Smaller importers like Latvia and Estonia also demonstrated robust upward trends, with growth rates over 18%. However, Italy saw a substantial decrease of 39.89%, while Sweden's imports fell by 13.55%.
Looking ahead to future trends in European cream imports, several key factors are likely to influence the market dynamics:
- An increasing demand for dairy products in emerging markets might strongly impact imports, especially in countries experiencing economic growth.
- There may also be notable shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives affecting traditional cream imports.
- Trade agreements and changes in EU regulations could disrupt or benefit the flow and costs of cream imports.
Top countries in Cream Imports (in Milk Equivalent) Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 175.95 | 2023 | +0.034% | +2.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 83.07 | 2023 | +102.96% | -10.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 82.99 | 2023 | +1.75% | -0.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 37.05 | 2023 | +32.51% | -5.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 25.44 | 2023 | +3.67% | +3.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 8.89 | 2023 | -0.89% | +11.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 7.72 | 2022 | +57.87% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 6.2 | 2023 | +2.99% | -13.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 6.13 | 2023 | -0.16% | -39.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 4.79 | 2022 | -4.63% | View data |
