In 2023, France led European dairy processing and cheese processing wages with €3.97 billion, reflecting significant growth from previous years. Germany followed with €2.3 billion, while Italy and the UK showed moderate figures of €1.32 billion and €1.05 billion respectively. Spain, Poland, and Belgium had noticeably lower values, under €1 billion. Noteworthy growth was observed in Lithuania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Serbia, while Norway, Hungary, and Iceland experienced declines. The market exhibited robust growth trends over the last five years, though varying significantly by country.
Future trends to watch include digitalization efforts increasing production efficiency, consolidation among European producers, and policy shifts around sustainability impacting labor costs. These factors could further influence wages and salaries in the upcoming years.
Top countries in Dairy Processing and Cheese Processing Wages and Salaries by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 3,970 | 2023 | +3.97% | +3.35% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 2,300 | 2023 | +2.52% | +3.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,320 | 2023 | +2.18% | +1.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,050 | 2023 | +1.62% | +2.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 662.9 | 2023 | +0.61% | +1.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 517.3 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 345.6 | 2023 | +2.64% | +3.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 298.2 | 2023 | -1.55% | -1.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 261.5 | 2023 | +2.35% | +3.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 212.3 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.23% | View data |
