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Yoghurt market in Northern Europe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Europe" region includes following countries:

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Earlier Report Observations

The yoghurt market in Northern Europe experienced consistent expansion, with total volume rising from 586 thousand tons in 2018 to 733 thousand tons in 2021.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2022, reducing market volume to 332.8 thousand tons, followed by stabilization at 331.1 thousand tons in 2023. During this phase, significant product launches included Danone's immunity-focused drinkable yogurt Activia+ and siggi's introduction of a protein-rich skyr line. The trend continued in 2023 with Bio&Me's entry using prebiotic ingredients and no added sugar, catering to health-conscious demand.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark 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 Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Denmark 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 Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark 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 Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark 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 Denmark in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Denmark 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 Denmark in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Denmark 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 Denmark, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Denmark 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 Northern 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

Following a two-year decline, yoghurt production in Northern Europe rebounded in 2020. The region produced 355.5 K t of yoghurt that year, marking a modest 4.1% increase from 2019. Production had reached its lowest point in 2019 at 341.5 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	(3.6%)	4.1%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of yoghurt output in Northern Europe rose to 3 787 M $ US, up 10.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 414 M $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 4 095 M $ US. The largest decline of 16.6% took place in 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.9%, averaging an annual decline of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.0%	(16.6%)	10.9%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Yoghurt exports from Northern Europe grew for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 86.8 K t, a 16.1% increase from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 61.8 K t, which also experienced the largest decline of 24.0%. In contrast, the largest increase of 20.9% occurred in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.0%)	20.9%	16.1%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, yoghurt exports from Northern Europe were distributed across a wide range of markets. Norway, Germany, and France accounted for only 3.5%, 3.4%, and 2.4% of exports in kind, respectively, combining for just 9.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of reduction, yoghurt exports from Northern Europe increased in 2020, totaling 183.5 M $ US, an 8.8% improvement over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 168.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(6.4%)	8.8%	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical structure of yoghurt exports in value terms was highly diversified. Germany, Norway, and France accounted for 6.9%, 4.6%, and 2.6% of exports in value terms, respectively, together making up only 14.1% of total flows. The remaining 85.9% was spread among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yoghurt to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Yoghurt imports into Northern Europe increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 393.4 K t, a moderate 7.8% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 39.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	24.3%	7.8%	11.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Belgium were the largest suppliers of yoghurt to Northern Europe in kind, accounting for 24.4%, 21.9%, and 8.8% of imports, respectively. Together, they formed 55.1% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Yoghurt imports into Northern Europe rose for the third consecutive year in 2020, registering 704.2 M $ US, a gradual 6.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 34.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.1%	22.1%	6.7%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and Greece were the main sources of yoghurt imports into Northern Europe in value terms, accounting for 23.9%, 20.9%, and 13.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they absorbed 58.3% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io