The European import market for butter with a fat content not exceeding 85% showed significant variability across countries in 2023. France led with the highest import volume, although experiencing a slight decrease of 0.12%. Germany and the Netherlands reported increases of 5.63% and 1.92%, respectively. Ireland showed a substantial rise of 29.69%, indicating a burgeoning demand. Other notable increases include Denmark, Romania, and Luxembourg, demonstrating noticeable growth rates. Conversely, Cyprus and Estonia experienced declines in their import volumes, reflecting potential market contractions.
Future trends to watch include the impact of evolving dietary preferences, sustainability considerations, and trade agreements, which may influence Europe's butter import dynamics. Additionally, economic factors and production shifts in major exporting countries could further affect import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Butter of a Fat Content by Weight Not Exceeding 85% by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 186,840,000 | 2023 | +0.96% | -0.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 178,180,000 | 2023 | +5.42% | +5.63% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 169,370,000 | 2023 | +2.95% | +1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 92,702,000 | 2023 | +0.38% | -1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 55,542,000 | 2023 | -2.42% | -2.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 30,009,000 | 2023 | +0.68% | +0.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 26,096,000 | 2023 | +14.83% | +29.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 24,105,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Spain | 21,423,000 | 2023 | +2.19% | +3.27% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 14,786,000 | 2023 | +10.67% | +7.29% | View data |
