In 2023, Germany led European cheese production from skimmed milk and buttermilk, followed by France and Poland. Notable year-on-year increases were seen in Italy (8.49%), Czech Republic (13.72%), and Serbia (9.11%), indicating expanding production capabilities. Meanwhile, Sweden saw a significant decline (-35.37%). Despite varying growth across countries, average five-year growth, as measured by CAGR, highlighted stable production rates across the region.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continuation of production expansion in Italy, Czech Republic, and Serbia.
- Potential stabilization or recovery in Sweden’s production.
- Broader impacts of economic and environmental policies on milk sourcing and cheese production rates.
Top countries in Cheese Production from Skimmed Milk and Buttermilk Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 25.39 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 17.92 | 2023 | +0.5% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 13.9 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 12.04 | 2023 | -6.3% | +0.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.73 | 2023 | +4.55% | +5.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.82 | 2023 | +2.53% | +8.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 3.43 | 2023 | -0.22% | +2.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.14 | 2023 | -14.76% | +13.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.06 | 2023 | -0.79% | +0.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 2.01 | 2023 | +6.26% | -0.94% | View data |
