In 2023, Italy leads in the share of dairy processing and cheese processing enterprises in Europe, with an almost 26% share. Germany and the United Kingdom have shown positive growth in enterprise numbers, with Germany seeing a substantial increase of 5.07%. In contrast, Italy and France experienced declines of 4.67% and 3.1%, respectively. Belgium and the Netherlands witnessed notable increases of 9.81% and 4.03%. In smaller markets, Norway had a significant rise of 7.89%, while Iceland faced the steepest decline of 20.47%.
Future trends to watch:
- Growth potential in Germany and Belgium suggests opportunities for expansion and investment in these markets.
- The decline in Italian enterprises indicates a need for innovation or restructuring to maintain their leading position.
- Smaller markets like Norway could gain importance if they continue their positive trajectory.
- Monitoring technological adoption and sustainability efforts across leading countries can provide insights into future industry dynamics.
Top countries in Dairy Processing and Cheese Processing Number of Enterprises Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 25.79 | 2023 | -2.77% | -4.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13.83 | 2023 | +0.16% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7.14 | 2023 | -4.41% | -3.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 6.94 | 2023 | -1.1% | -0.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 4.86 | 2023 | +2.31% | +5.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.33 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.14 | 2023 | -0.26% | -1.03% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.94 | 2023 | +1.13% | +0.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3.89 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 3.18 | 2023 | +0.69% | +0.35% | View data |
