EU: Whole Fresh Milk Market 2023

Whole Fresh Milk Market Size in the EU

The EU whole fresh milk market totaled $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Whole Fresh Milk Production in the EU

In value terms, whole fresh milk production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. The Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Romania, Austria, the Czech Republic and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Whole Fresh Milk Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of whole fresh milk exported in the European Union dropped slightly to X tons, falling by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together recording X% of total export. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), Austria (X tons), Latvia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Slovenia (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) - together made up X% 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 Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest whole fresh milk supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland, Austria, France, the Netherlands, Latvia, Denmark, Slovenia, Hungary, Luxembourg and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Austria ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) and Latvia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Whole Fresh Milk Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of whole fresh milk increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, whole fresh milk imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%), Italy (X%), Ireland (X%) and Lithuania (X%). Croatia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Croatia (X%), Ireland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Croatia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Germany (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.), Ireland (X p.p.), Lithuania (X p.p.), Croatia (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Italy saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported whole fresh milk in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Germany, whole fresh milk imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Croatia ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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