In 2023, Belgium’s whole fresh cow milk production stood at 4.637 million metric tons. Over the next five years, the forecast shows a consistent year-on-year increase, with production reaching 4.7128 million metric tons in 2024 and rising steadily to reach 5.0189 million metric tons by 2028.
Year-on-year variations are as follows:
- 2023 to 2024: 1.63%
- 2024 to 2025: 1.67%
- 2025 to 2026: 1.61%
- 2026 to 2027: 1.56%
- 2027 to 2028: 1.50%
The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be approximately 1.594%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in dairy farming practices, technological advancements in milk production, changes in consumer demand for dairy products, and potential impacts of regulations regarding agricultural emissions and sustainability.
