Key Market Indicators
New Zealand cheese production is set to grow 1.4% each year until 2026, when it's expected to reach 439,870 metric tons. Since 1966, the supply has increased by an average of 2.4% annually. New Zealand was the 12th largest cheese producer in 2021, with Argentina surpassing it with 405,030 metric tons. Germany, France and Italy were the second, third and fourth largest producers, respectively.
