The production of whole milk and cream powder in the Netherlands has displayed significant variability from 2013 to 2023, with notable peaks and troughs. In 2023, actual production stood at 371.24 million kilograms. Over the past two years, year-on-year growth rates revealed an increase of 7.66% in 2022 and 7.05% in 2023. The last five years' compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 6.47%, reflecting steady expansion.
Forecasts indicate continued growth, with a predicted CAGR of 4.37% from 2024 to 2028, resulting in a total forecasted growth of 23.87%. Future trends to watch include the impact of innovations in dairy processing, evolving consumer preferences for alternative milk products, and potential regulatory changes within the EU that could affect production dynamics.
