EU: Dairy Machinery Market 2024

Dairy Machinery Market Size in the EU

The EU dairy machinery market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dairy Machinery Production in the EU

In value terms, dairy machinery production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Dairy Machinery Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments abroad of dairy machinery decreased by X% to X units, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dairy machinery exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the eight major exporters of dairy machinery, namely Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, Spain and France, represented more than two-thirds of total export. It was distantly followed by Greece (X units), making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Spain and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dairy Machinery Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X units of dairy machinery were imported in the European Union; with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dairy machinery imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Greece (X units), Italy (X units), Ireland (X units), France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Austria (X units), Spain (X units), Belgium (X units), Romania (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Lithuania (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dairy machinery importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Greece ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Austria, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Lithuania, Romania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform