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Yoghurt market in Southern Europe

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern 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

Earlier Report Observations

The yogurt market in Southern Europe experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Market volume started at 911.3 thousand tonnes in 2018, declined to 830.6 thousand tonnes in 2019, then recovered to 870.0 thousand tonnes in 2020. A slight dip followed in 2021 to 847.5 thousand tonnes, before a sharp contraction to 607.7 thousand tonnes in 2022. The market rebounded in 2023, reaching 645.7 thousand tonnes.

The recovery in 2023 was supported by several product innovations and shifting consumer preferences. Key players like La Fageda introduced organic yogurts with natural ingredients, while Häagen-Dazs partnered with General Mills to launch Cultured Crème. Demand grew for flavored and Greek yogurt segments, driven by health-conscious trends such as reduced sugar content and higher protein. Looking ahead to 2024, regulatory focus on sugar reduction and labeling, along with expansion into plant-based alternatives and exotic flavors, continued to shape the market landscape.

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 Southern Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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 Southern 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

In Southern Europe, yoghurt production reached 631 thousand tonnes in 2020, showing a moderate increase of 4.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 656 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 12.1% occurring that same year. In contrast, 2019 saw the most significant decline, with production dropping by 8.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.1%	(8.0%)	4.4%	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of yoghurt output in Southern Europe stood at 1 572 million US dollars in 2020, marking a sharp rise of 31.6% from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 195 million US dollars, which also represented the largest annual decline of 30.3%. The peak value occurred in 2018, reaching 1 714 million US dollars.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	(30.3%)	31.6%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from Southern Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Following two consecutive years of growth, Southern Europe's yoghurt export volume declined in 2020, falling to 170.1 thousand tonnes. This represented a notable decrease of 13.8% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 35.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 197.2 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 34.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.9%	34.6%	(13.8%)	10.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, yoghurt exports from Southern Europe showed relatively low concentration. The United Kingdom accounted for 10.0% of exports in kind, France for 3.4%, and Sweden for 2.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 16.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Yoghurt exports from Southern Europe increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 424.0 million US dollars. This represented an 8.6% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 23.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	2.0%	8.6%	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Sweden were the largest buyers of yoghurt from Southern Europe in value terms, though they did not dominate the market. The United Kingdom accounted for 12.7% of export value, France for 4.6%, and Sweden for 2.9%. Together, these three countries represented 20.2% of total export value, with numerous smaller partners making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yoghurt to Southern Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Southern Europe imported 409.5 thousand tonnes of yoghurt, representing a modest decline of 3.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 8.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 401.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decrease of 10.6%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest annual increase of 5.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	5.6%	(3.4%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Austria were the main sources of yoghurt imports to Southern Europe in kind. Germany accounted for 30.0% of imports, France for 16.0%, and Austria for 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 54.5% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Southern Europe imported yoghurt worth 647.4 million US dollars in 2020, reflecting a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the previous year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 643.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 12.9%. The highest value occurred in 2018 at 739.4 million US dollars, which experienced the largest annual increase of 12.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	(12.9%)	0.6%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany, France, and Austria consistently held leading positions in the value structure of yoghurt imports to Southern Europe. Germany accounted for 28.9% of import value, France for 16.2%, and Austria for 6.8%. Together, these three countries represented 52.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io