The European cream import market saw Germany leading with 38.42 thousand metric tons, followed by Belgium and France at approximately 18 thousand metric tons each in 2024. Notable changes included Germany's slight increase of 2.79% and a 10.94% decrease in Belgium, as well as significant growth in Greece, Czech Republic, Romania, and Serbia. Italy experienced a steep decline of nearly 40% while other countries like Sweden, and the Netherlands faced moderate declines.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern European countries given their recent upticks in imports. Close monitoring of the United Kingdom's import trend is also advised due to its steady increase. Additionally, shifts in global dairy demand and trade policies could further impact overall import dynamics in Europe.
Top countries in Cream Imports (in Milk Equivalent) Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 38.42 | 2023 | +0.034% | +2.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 18.14 | 2023 | +102.96% | -10.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 18.12 | 2023 | +1.75% | -0.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 8.09 | 2023 | +32.51% | -5.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5.55 | 2023 | +3.67% | +3.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1.94 | 2023 | -0.89% | +11.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 1.69 | 2022 | +57.87% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 1.35 | 2023 | +2.99% | -13.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1.34 | 2023 | -0.16% | -39.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.05 | 2022 | -4.63% | View data |
