The production of medium soft cheese in Spain saw significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, starting at 26.8 thousand metric tons in 2013 and peaking at 46.34 thousand metric tons in 2022, before dropping to 42.38 thousand metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year variation in the last two years demonstrated a dramatic rise of 12.01% in 2022, followed by a sharp decline of -8.55% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years prior to 2024 is 0.99%.
Looking ahead, forecasts predict a steady increase in production, with an estimated future 5-year CAGR of 1.41% and an overall growth rate of 7.27% by 2028. Factors to watch include technological advancements in production methods, shifts in consumer preferences, and potential economic impacts on the dairy industry.
