| Product Code: ETC4698130 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Jan 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Deep | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In the Greece lactose market, the import trend experienced a decline from 2023 to 2024, with a growth rate of -27.01%. However, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for imports from 2020 to 2024 stood at 6.07%. This negative momentum in 2024 could be attributed to shifting consumer preferences or changes in trade policies impacting import dynamics.

Greece's Lactose market is anticipated to experience a stable growth rate of 1.38% by 2027, reflecting trends observed in the largest economy Germany, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

The Greece lactose market is witnessing growth driven by the rising demand for lactose-free products due to the increasing number of lactose-intolerant individuals. Lactose, traditionally a key ingredient in dairy products, is now being substituted or processed for those seeking lactose-free alternatives. Furthermore, lactose plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical and food industries, where it is used as a filler in tablets and capsules, contributing to its continued demand.
The lactose market in Greece is influenced by the increasing demand for lactose-free products, driven by a rising number of lactose-intolerant consumers. As more consumers adopt lactose-free diets, the demand for lactose-free dairy products is growing, encouraging the use of lactose in various industrial applications such as pharmaceuticals and food production. The growing prevalence of lactose intolerance in the population is a key driver for this market.
The Greek lactose market faces several challenges, especially in terms of its limited demand due to growing consumer awareness of lactose intolerance. While the dairy industry continues to produce lactose-containing products, there is an increasing shift towards lactose-free alternatives, reducing the market potential for traditional lactose products. Furthermore, the market must contend with the growing popularity of plant-based milk and dairy substitutes, which further erodes the demand for lactose in dairy products. Regulatory challenges around labeling and health claims also create hurdles for companies to meet consumer expectations and compliance requirements.
The lactose market in Greece benefits from government policies that support the dairy industry and the production of lactose-based products. Policies that promote the consumption of dairy and lactose-free products have fostered market growth, with government initiatives focused on food safety and innovation driving demand in both the domestic and export markets.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Greece Lactose Market Overview |
3.1 Greece Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Greece Lactose Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Greece Lactose Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Greece Lactose Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about lactose intolerance and the demand for lactose-free products |
4.2.2 Growing health consciousness among consumers leading to a shift towards lactose-free alternatives |
4.2.3 Rising disposable income and changing consumer lifestyles driving the demand for lactose-free products |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Lack of awareness about lactose intolerance and its symptoms |
4.3.2 Limited availability of lactose-free products in certain regions of Greece |
5 Greece Lactose Market Trends |
6 Greece Lactose Market Segmentations |
6.1 Greece Lactose Market, By Form |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, By Powder, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, By Granule, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Greece Lactose Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, By Confectionery, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, By Cosmetics? , 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Greece Lactose Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Greece Lactose Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Greece Lactose Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Greece Lactose Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Greece Lactose Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the number of lactose-free product offerings in the Greek market |
8.2 Growth in the number of consumers diagnosed with lactose intolerance |
8.3 Increase in the number of lactose intolerance awareness campaigns in Greece |
9 Greece Lactose Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Greece Lactose Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Greece Lactose Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Greece Lactose Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Greece Lactose Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Greece Lactose Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
Export potential enables firms to identify high-growth global markets with greater confidence by combining advanced trade intelligence with a structured quantitative methodology. The framework analyzes emerging demand trends and country-level import patterns while integrating macroeconomic and trade datasets such as GDP and population forecasts, bilateral import–export flows, tariff structures, elasticity differentials between developed and developing economies, geographic distance, and import demand projections. Using weighted trade values from 2020–2024 as the base period to project country-to-country export potential for 2030, these inputs are operationalized through calculated drivers such as gravity model parameters, tariff impact factors, and projected GDP per-capita growth. Through an analysis of hidden potentials, demand hotspots, and market conditions that are most favorable to success, this method enables firms to focus on target countries, maximize returns, and global expansion with data, backed by accuracy.
By factoring in the projected importer demand gap that is currently unmet and could be potential opportunity, it identifies the potential for the Exporter (Country) among 190 countries, against the general trade analysis, which identifies the biggest importer or exporter.
To discover high-growth global markets and optimize your business strategy:
Click Here