Germany leads European cow milk cheese production in 2024 with 2.35 million metric tons, followed by France and Italy. Year-on-year growth in 2023 shows Italy and Poland's substantial increases, standing out with growth rates of 1.07% and 2.3% respectively. Emerging players like Ireland and Spain experienced significant booms, with Ireland reaching a stunning growth of 5.25% and Spain 8.52%. Meanwhile, Lithuania and Norway saw declines in production with contractions of 0.72% and 1.08%.
Looking ahead, digital technologies, sustainability, and changes in consumer preferences towards artisanal and specialty cheeses present new growth opportunities. Focus areas include improving production efficiency and tapping into emerging markets due to increasing global demand.
Top countries in Cow Milk Cheese Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,350 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,720 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.037% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,230 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 978.49 | 2023 | +3.51% | +2.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 957.92 | 2023 | +3.55% | +2.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 499.47 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 467 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 291.13 | 2023 | +3.05% | +5.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 269.12 | 2023 | +2.25% | +8.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 224.77 | 2023 | +1.98% | +2.38% | View data |
