Key Market Indicators
Cheese consumption is on the rise, with an expected 94.8 million kilograms being consumed by 2026. This is a 1.1% increase annually on average since 2020, when 88.4 million kilograms were consumed. France, the United Kingdom, and Germany come in at second, third, and fourth place in this ranking. Lithuania's cheese production is projected to reach 60,420 metric tons by 2026, down from 66,150 metric tons in 2021. This is a 1.5% decrease annually since 1997, when Lithuania's production was at 0.8%. The country ranked 45th in 2021, with Norway overtaking them at 66,150 metric tons. Germany, France, and Italy come in at second, third, and fourth place in this ranking.