Europe Milk Market

Europe Milk Market Size

The Europe milk market size was calculated to be USD 311.86 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to be worth USD 616.56 billion by 2033 from USD 336.41 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of  7.87% during the forecast period.

CURRENT SCENARIO OF THE EUROPEAN MILK MARKET

Milk is one of humanity's earliest food categories, and it is an essential component of human nutrition. A corporation that deals with the processing and gathering of animal milk for human use is known as Milk. Cattle, goats, buffalo, camels, and sheep are all common dairy animals. These animals' Milk can be consumed directly or processed into ice cream, cheese, butter, condensed Milk, and yogurt. Calcium, protein, zinc, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 are all present in these goods. The health advantages of Milk drove people from all walks of life to consume dairy products. Milk comprises calcium and healthy fats and is regarded as a packet of necessary nutrients for the human body.

MARKET DRIVERS

Milk has a vital role in the global economy due to the high demand for dairy products and its active engagement in the global food sector. Through specialization, modernization, and integration, the milk business has enhanced product safety throughout time. In addition, the growth of international trade has had an impact on the profitability of dairy farms. Farmers now have easy access to innovative tools that help quantify data for chores like turf and animal management. Aside from that, there are many robots, smartphone data applications, satellite systems, and drones on the market to assist farmers in making profitable and efficient decisions. As a result, these factors further boost the Europe milk market size. Clean-label products, free of additives, artificial preservatives, and chemicals, are also becoming more popular. This necessitates the addition of organic dairy products to manufacturers' product portfolios. Large dairy farms can benefit from increased efficiency and the use of concentrated feed. The farm consolidation process proceeded, with farms being relocated away from waterways and city centers following current environmental rules. Dairy is a vital aspect of the rural economy in emerging countries like Europe, providing both jobs and money, further driving the Europe milk market demand in the following years. Dairy is a vital aspect of the rural economy in emerging countries like India, providing both jobs and money. However, as compared to other large milk producers, milk yield per animal is significantly lower. Therefore, one of the critical drivers of growth in the Europe milk market is the nutritional benefits of dairy products. Dairy products are necessary for humans due to the high vitamins, minerals, and proteins found in Milk.

Increased consumer purchasing, population expansion, and customer choice for healthful foods contribute to the rise of the milk market. One of the significant drivers of market expansion is the dairy industry, seeing an increase in demand for milk-based ingredients. Population expansion, growing wealth, increased health awareness, and a thriving food and beverage business could contribute. Another key industrial trend is the integration of automated technology into dairy farms.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The vegetarian population's expanding vegan and vegetarian inclinations are restricting dairy use. Lactose intolerance, milk sensitivity, consumer migration to plant foods, and milk consumption myths are vital bottlenecks in the milk business.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

By Product Type Insights

Based on product type, the liquid milk segment dominates the Europe milk market during 2022 - 2027. Liquid Milk is a popular dairy product, and demand for it increases rapidly as people become more mindful of their health and living standards. In addition, babies are one of the primary drivers of the infant formula and baby milk markets. Therefore, the most widely consumed, processed, and marketed dairy product is liquid Milk. Pasteurized Milk, skimmed Milk, standardized Milk, reconstituted Milk, ultra-high-temperature (UHT) milk, and fortified Milk are all examples of liquid Milk. However, raw liquid milk is being consumed less and less all over the world.

By End User Insights

Based on End Users, supermarkets & hypermarkets are expected to have the largest Europe milk market share and revenue in the next six years. A supermarket is a self-service store categorized into sections and offers a broad selection of food, beverages, and home items. This store is more significant and provides a more expansive selection than older grocery stores. Still, it is smaller and offers a smaller selection than a hypermarket or big-box market. In recent decades, supermarkets have expanded different non-food divisions to give customers one-stop shopping convenience while also increasing gross margins. Moreover, in comparison to other similar retail trade organizations, a supermarket has lower operational costs.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Europe tends to hold a significant milk market share in the next six years. In 2017, Germany produced 31.9 billion liters of cow's Milk. In 2017, it was Europe's largest dairy market. The expansion of the German dairy market is predicted to continue in the forecast period of 2022 - 2027, boosted by an increase in European milk output of 0.7 percent each year. Germany also contributed nearly one-fifth of total EU milk deliveries in the same year. After a decline in 2016, Germany's milk deliveries improved in June 2017, with Bavaria, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia providing over 17.8 million tons to dairy companies. Germany's major milk producers are Bavaria, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia, which produced over half of the country's total milk supply in 2017. In the coming years, the EU dairy market will expand moderately, owing to increased domestic demand for products that include cheese, butter, and cream, among others.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

The companies covered in the report are Dean Foods, Royal Friesland Campina N.V, China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, Arla Foods, Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Land O'Lakes Inc., Yili Group, and Meiji Dairies Corporation

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• Arla Foods declares the price for Milk on 1st November 2021. It further added that the price for conventional Milk is increased by 1.0 euro cent and in the UK, the milk price remains stable.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Europe milk market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on product type, end-user, and region.

By Product Type

• Liquid Milk
• Skimmed Milk powder
• Whey protein
• Whey milk powder
• Yogurt
• Cheese
• Butter
• Others

By End User

• Convenience Stores
• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
• Online
• Others

By Region

• UK
• France
• Spain
• Germany
• Italy
• Russia
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• Turkey
• Czech Republic
• Rest of Europe