| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 4.42% |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Europe Dairy Ingredients Market Analysis
The Europe Dairy Ingredients Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.42% during the forecast period.
The rising health and wellness concerns among consumers, facilitated by the rising participation in sports, led to the enhanced usage of dairy ingredients in the supplements industry. Moreover, the key players are focusing on introducing new products in the market, for meeting the consumers' requirements. For instance, in 2018, Arla Food Ingredients launched a whey protein ingredient solution, Nutrilac CH-769, to alter the manufacturing process of cream cheese.
By type, whey ingredients accounted for the largest share and are considered as highly versatile products. They are used in varied products, including cheese and sushi. Globally, companies are focusing on strengthening their production resources for whey protein, by investing in cheese production. For instance, in December 2017, Arla Foods ('Arla') and a German dairy company, DMK Group ('DMK'), signed a third-party manufacturing contract to produce mozzarella.
However, the presence of alternatives, such as plant proteins, as well as the increasing instances of lactose intolerance and milk allergies are expected to restrain the market's growth.
Europe Dairy Ingredients Market Trends
Increased Production of Dairy Products Filling the Consumption Gap in Major Countries
The European Union is one of the largest dairy markets, in terms of volume of consumption. The region is the number one producer of cheese, and thus, the largest producer of whey, according to the European Whey Processor Association. With more than 12,000 milk processing and production sites across Europe, the dairy sector largely contributes to the food and beverage sector. Germany and Poland are the largest consumers of whey protein in the European Union, and an increasing number of consumers are focusing on including high-protein powders, amino acid products, high-protein ready-to-drink beverages, and high-protein bars in their meals. This is expected to drive market's revenue. Furthermore, this region is one of the prominent exporters of numerous dairy products, globally. For instance, in 2018, the European Union exported about 600,000 metric ton of whey to many countries across the world.
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Germany to Drive the Regional Market
In Germany, the demand for protein as an ingredient shifted from appealing to a mainstream health and wellness ingredient in various food products. This is a major factor driving the market for protein ingredients, with application in different end-user industries, especially sports and clinical nutrition, bakery and confectionery, and dairy. The younger generations in Germany displayed a greater interest in high-quality whey protein ingredients. This eventually led to the growth in the sales of whey protein isolates and hydrolysates, with extensive application in different functional food and beverage products across the country. Cheese is one of the most fragmented categories within packaged food, with various regional and international cheese varieties, along with small, large, and private label lines competing across the country. The major end-user industries that are driving the market in Germany for dairy ingredients include infant nutrition.
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Europe Dairy Ingredients Industry Overview
The European dairy market is fragmented, owing to the presence of numerous regional and domestic players in different countries. Companies are focusing on mergers, expansions, acquisitions, and partnerships, along with new product development, primarily as strategic approaches to boost brand presence. Key players dominating the European market include Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Eurosérum, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Kanegrade Ltd, and Lactalis Ingredients, among others.
Europe Dairy Ingredients Market Leaders
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Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S
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Eurosérum
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients
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Kanegrade Ltd.
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Lactalis Ingredients
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Hoogwegt
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Europe Dairy Ingredients Industry Segmentation
By type, the European dairy ingredients market is segmented into milk powders, milk protein concentrates and milk protein isolates, whey ingredients, lactose and derivatives, casein and caseinates, and others, and by application, the market is segmented into bakery and confectionery, dairy products, infant milk formula, sports and clinical nutrition, others. Moreover, the study provides an analysis of the dairy ingredients market in the emerging and established markets across European countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, and the Rest of Europe.
| By Type | Milk Powders |
| Milk Protein Concentrate and Milk Protein Isolate | |
| Whey Ingredients | |
| Lactose and Derivatives | |
| Casein and Caseinates | |
| Other Types | |
| By Application | Bakery and Confectionery |
| Dairy Products | |
| Infant Milk Formula | |
| Sports and Clinical Nutrition | |
| Other Applications | |
| By Country | Germany |
| United Kingdom | |
| France | |
| Russia | |
| Italy | |
| Spain | |
| Rest of Europe |
By Type
| Milk Powders |
| Milk Protein Concentrate and Milk Protein Isolate |
| Whey Ingredients |
| Lactose and Derivatives |
| Casein and Caseinates |
| Other Types |
By Application
| Bakery and Confectionery |
| Dairy Products |
| Infant Milk Formula |
| Sports and Clinical Nutrition |
| Other Applications |
By Country
| Germany |
| United Kingdom |
| France |
| Russia |
| Italy |
| Spain |
| Rest of Europe |
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Europe Dairy Ingredients Market Research FAQs
What is the current Europe Dairy Ingredients Market size?
The Europe Dairy Ingredients Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.42% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Europe Dairy Ingredients Market?
Arla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Eurosérum, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Kanegrade Ltd., Lactalis Ingredients and Hoogwegt are the major companies operating in the Europe Dairy Ingredients Market.
What years does this Europe Dairy Ingredients Market cover?
The report covers the Europe Dairy Ingredients Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Dairy Ingredients Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Europe Dairy Ingredient Industry Report
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