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Yoghurt market in Europe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the European yoghurt market volume expanded from 4.1 million tonnes to 4.7 million tonnes. This growth was primarily fueled by rising consumer preference for flavored yoghurt in key markets like Germany, the UK, and France, prompting major companies to introduce new varieties. Concurrently, increased health consciousness boosted demand for probiotic-rich and low-fat options, while the launch of new segments, such as Greek yoghurt and yoghurt drinks, further diversified the offering.

Market volume contracted to 4.2 million tonnes in 2021, marking a correction after the prior expansion. During this period, manufacturers continued to innovate, focusing on sugar-free and heart-healthy yoghurts in response to clean label and fermented food trends. Volume recovered to 4.4 million tonnes in 2022, supported by the launch of new flavored products by companies like Libstar Holdings, LANCEWOOD, and Dannon Egypt, as well as sustained demand for healthy and convenient foods during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Growth continued in 2023, with volume reaching 4.5 million tonnes. This was driven by the persistent trend toward healthy, low-calorie, and protein-rich yoghurts, including plant-based alternatives, and a strengthened consumer preference for fruit yoghurt with higher fruit content and lower sugar.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production yoghurt in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Yogurt production in Europe has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Europe produced 4 565 K t of yogurt, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	8.6%	2.4%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Yogurt production in Europe has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of yogurt in Europe was valued at 12 131 M $ US, representing a 9.8% rise from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	6.4%	9.8%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of yogurt from Europe declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 774.4 K t, which is 2.5% less than the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 813.5 K t, with the largest increase of 5.2% also occurring in that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	(2.4%)	(2.5%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (1.3% of exports in kind), Switzerland (0.8% of exports in kind), and Norway (0.6% of exports in kind) were the leading destinations for yogurt exports from Europe in volume terms, collectively accounting for 2.6% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe exported 2 058 M $ US of yogurt in 2020, amounting to a 4.5% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 6.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 058 M $ US, with the largest increase of 6.4% in that year and the largest decline of 4.4% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(4.4%)	4.5%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for yogurt exports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. China (1.8% of exports in value terms), Norway (1.0% of exports in value terms), and Switzerland (0.8% of exports in value terms) jointly represented 3.6% of total flows, with many other countries accounting for the remaining 96.4%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yoghurt to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year gain, imported yogurt volumes in Europe declined. In 2020, Europe imported 922.6 K t of yogurt, showing a gradual decrease of 5.4% compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 30.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 975.3 K t, with the largest increase of 19.4% also in that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	19.4%	(5.4%)	9.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's yogurt import volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 2 221 M $ US, indicating a rise of 5.6% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US