In 2024, the forecasted production volume of milk and cream with a fat content exceeding 6% but not exceeding 21% in the UK is 40.618 million kilograms, marking the starting point for the projected decline to 37.51 million kilograms by 2028. This downward trend indicates a year-on-year average decrease of about 2% over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential shifts in consumer preferences towards lower-fat dairy options.
- The impact of economic factors like inflation on production and consumption.
- Emergence of alternative dairy products and their influence on traditional milk and cream sales.