Dairy Products and Alternatives in Slovakia
Thriftier shopping habits continued to impact retail volume sales of dairy products and alternatives in 2023. Despite the implementation of government measures aimed at reducing the impact of energy prices on Slovak households, the rate of inflation remained elevated, weighing heavily on consumer purchasing power. However, while food prices grew swiftly, some categories proved to be more resilient than others, with plant-based dairy, for example, seeing dynamic growth in retail volume terms, alb...
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Slovakia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's Dairy Products and Alternatives in Slovakia report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Baby Food, Dairy, Plant-based Dairy.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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- Get a detailed picture of the Dairy Products and Alternatives market;
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- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Dairy Products and Alternatives in Slovakia
Euromonitor International
September 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN SLOVAKIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers switch to more economical products in the face of ongoing economic challenges, while falling birth rate continues to hamper sales
Static performance for milk formula, as breastfeeding is perceived to be the best option for babies
Private label gains traction within prepared baby food
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Convenience, health and sustainability will be key growth drivers, moving forward
Modest growth for milk formula, despite strong preference for breastfeeding
Prepared baby food likely to face greater competition from shelf stable fruit purйes
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Signs of recovery for butter in 2023, thanks to declining raw milk prices
Shrinkflation strategies see consumer backlash
Strong growth for foodservice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Increasing competition from imported products
Rising environmental concerns will provide opportunities for growth
Products with health and wellness claims will gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHEESE IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium perception of cheese leads to continued decline in 2023
Private label continues to gain traction
Further recovery of foodservice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Improved performance expected, in line with gradual recovery of consumer purchasing power
Speciality cheese will gather pace
Health-oriented products have potential for expansion
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
High prices of raw milk stifle demand for drinking milk products, although volume sales of shelf-stable products continue to expand
Dairies focus their attention on lactose-free offerings, in preference to plant-based alternatives
Private label continues to grow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental concerns will shape consumer choices
Demand for fresh milk will continue to grow, despite rising competition from plant-based alternatives
Sour milk products could gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Yoghurt continues to suffer from impact of high inflation
Products with health benefits see an increased demand
Private label gains ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Interest in health-oriented products expected to increase
Busier lifestyles and innovation likely to boost demand in drinking yoghurt
Recovery of foodservice could pose threat to retail, but e-commerce offers further potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTHER DAIRY IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued focus on household staples continues to hinder growth for other dairy
Protein-enriched desserts are key area of focus
Private label gains strength
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Challenging times ahead for local dairy producers
Chilled snacks expected to lead growth
Focus on products with sustainable credentials
CATEGORY DATA
Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 75 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Healthy growth in 2023, as more Slovaks choose to follow flexitarian and vegan diets
Plant-based cheese finds its niche
Flavoured plant-based yoghurt sees further expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising levels of purchasing power and further product innovation will fuel growth
Further differentiation expected, with sustainability credentials viewed as increasingly important
Legislative changes lie ahead
CATEGORY DATA
Table 80 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 84 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Euromonitor International
September 2023
LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN SLOVAKIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Dairy products and alternatives in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 NBO Company Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2019-2023
Table 4 LBN Brand Shares of Dairy Products and Alternatives: % Value 2020-2023
Table 5 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 6 Distribution of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 7 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BABY FOOD IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers switch to more economical products in the face of ongoing economic challenges, while falling birth rate continues to hamper sales
Static performance for milk formula, as breastfeeding is perceived to be the best option for babies
Private label gains traction within prepared baby food
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Convenience, health and sustainability will be key growth drivers, moving forward
Modest growth for milk formula, despite strong preference for breastfeeding
Prepared baby food likely to face greater competition from shelf stable fruit purйes
CATEGORY DATA
Table 9 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 10 Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Growing-Up Milk Formula by Age: % Value 2018-2023
Table 14 NBO Company Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2019-2023
Table 15 LBN Brand Shares of Baby Food: % Value 2020-2023
Table 16 Distribution of Baby Food by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 19 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Baby Food by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
BUTTER AND SPREADS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Signs of recovery for butter in 2023, thanks to declining raw milk prices
Shrinkflation strategies see consumer backlash
Strong growth for foodservice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Increasing competition from imported products
Rising environmental concerns will provide opportunities for growth
Products with health and wellness claims will gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
Table 21 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 22 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 23 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 24 Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2019-2023
Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Butter and Spreads: % Value 2020-2023
Table 27 Distribution of Butter and Spreads by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 28 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 29 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 30 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Butter and Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
CHEESE IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Premium perception of cheese leads to continued decline in 2023
Private label continues to gain traction
Further recovery of foodservice
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Improved performance expected, in line with gradual recovery of consumer purchasing power
Speciality cheese will gather pace
Health-oriented products have potential for expansion
CATEGORY DATA
Table 32 Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 33 Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 34 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 35 Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Spreadable Processed Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Soft Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Hard Cheese by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Cheese: % Value 2019-2023
Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Cheese: % Value 2020-2023
Table 41 Distribution of Cheese by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cheese by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DRINKING MILK PRODUCTS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
High prices of raw milk stifle demand for drinking milk products, although volume sales of shelf-stable products continue to expand
Dairies focus their attention on lactose-free offerings, in preference to plant-based alternatives
Private label continues to grow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental concerns will shape consumer choices
Demand for fresh milk will continue to grow, despite rising competition from plant-based alternatives
Sour milk products could gain traction
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 47 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Drinking Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 NBO Company Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 51 LBN Brand Shares of Drinking Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 52 Distribution of Drinking Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 55 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 56 Forecast Sales of Drinking Milk Products Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
YOGHURT AND SOUR MILK PRODUCTS IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Yoghurt continues to suffer from impact of high inflation
Products with health benefits see an increased demand
Private label gains ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Interest in health-oriented products expected to increase
Busier lifestyles and innovation likely to boost demand in drinking yoghurt
Recovery of foodservice could pose threat to retail, but e-commerce offers further potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 57 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 58 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 60 Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2019-2023
Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products: % Value 2020-2023
Table 63 Distribution of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 66 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 67 Forecast Sales of Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
OTHER DAIRY IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Continued focus on household staples continues to hinder growth for other dairy
Protein-enriched desserts are key area of focus
Private label gains strength
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Challenging times ahead for local dairy producers
Chilled snacks expected to lead growth
Focus on products with sustainable credentials
CATEGORY DATA
Table 68 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 70 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 71 Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 72 Sales of Cream by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Other Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 75 Distribution of Other Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 77 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 78 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Other Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
PLANT-BASED DAIRY IN SLOVAKIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Healthy growth in 2023, as more Slovaks choose to follow flexitarian and vegan diets
Plant-based cheese finds its niche
Flavoured plant-based yoghurt sees further expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising levels of purchasing power and further product innovation will fuel growth
Further differentiation expected, with sustainability credentials viewed as increasingly important
Legislative changes lie ahead
CATEGORY DATA
Table 80 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 81 Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 82 NBO Company Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2019-2023
Table 83 LBN Brand Shares of Plant-Based Dairy: % Value 2020-2023
Table 84 Distribution of Plant-Based Dairy by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Plant-Based Dairy by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
