Key Market Indicators
Cheese consumption is expected to reach 265.4 million kilograms by 2026, an increase of 1.7% year on year. In 2020, demand rose by 4.4%. France, the United Kingdom and Germany occupied the second, third and fourth spots, respectively, in the global ranking. Portuguese cheese production is projected to reach 80,170 metric tons by 2026, a rise of 0.5% year on year. Since 1966, Portuguese supply has grown by 1% each year. In 2021, Portugal ranked as the 39th largest producer, with Ecuador overtaking it with 78,050 metric tons. Germany, France and Italy were the second, third and fourth largest producers, respectively.
