Cheese production in Belgium has seen a general upward trend from 2013 to 2023, with production value standing at 184.25 thousand metric tons in 2023. There have been fluctuations in year-on-year growth, such as a notable increase of 36.87% in 2014 and minor decrease of 1.3% in 2020. More recent years show steadier growth, with 3.29% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years has averaged at 3.69%.
Future trends to watch for include a forecasted steady increase in production, projected to reach 214.86 thousand metric tons by 2028, with a forecasted five-year CAGR of 2.42%. This suggests a tempered but consistent growth trajectory for the Belgian cheese industry, driven by increasing demand and production efficiencies.
