In 2023, France, Germany, and the Netherlands were the leading importers of butter and dairy spreads in Europe, with minor decreases observed in France (-0.46%) and significant increases in Germany (3.82%) and Ireland (22.96%). Several countries like Spain (4.33%), Slovakia (5.13%), and Romania (6.18%) showed positive trends, while the United Kingdom (-3.47%) and Finland (-0.77%) experienced declines. Smaller nations like Estonia (-5.84%) faced notable reductions.
Looking ahead, the European market for butter and dairy spreads is likely to experience continued growth, particularly in Eastern European countries like Bulgaria and Latvia, driven by rising consumption patterns and improvements in supply chain logistics. Attention should be given to potential changes in trade policies and economic conditions that could impact import volumes.
Top countries in Import of Butter and Dairy Spreads by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 218,120,000 | 2023 | +1.04% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 200,170,000 | 2023 | +2.69% | +3.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 187,280,000 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 119,920,000 | 2023 | -0.33% | -2.58% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 69,218,000 | 2023 | +4.19% | +1.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 68,279,000 | 2023 | -3.2% | -3.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 28,079,000 | 2023 | +2.76% | +4.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 27,539,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 24,698,000 | 2023 | +6.1% | +22.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 21,527,000 | 2023 | +2.86% | +0.79% | View data |
