Analyzing cheese production in Finland from 2013 to 2023, we observe a steady decline, with the volume dropping from 102.3 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 79.9 thousand metric tons in 2023. Key year-on-year changes include a significant drop of 10.86% in 2015, a modest recovery of 4.05% in 2021, and a consistent decline in recent years, particularly a 1.14% decrease in both 2022 and 2023. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -1.15%, indicating a long-term downward trend.
Looking forward, the projected cheese production continues this downward trend, with an average forecasted CAGR of -0.98% from 2024 to 2028. Key variations to monitor in this period include the forecasted 4.8% reduction in total output by 2028 compared to 2023.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of evolving consumer preferences, advancements in production technology, changes in dairy farming practices, and potential policy shifts affecting agricultural and food production sectors.
