In 2023, Switzerland’s cheese production stood at 206.00 thousand metric tons. Forecasted data from 2024 onwards show a gradual increase: 2024 (207.62), 2025 (209.24), 2026 (210.77), 2027 (212.22), and 2028 (213.58) thousand metric tons. The analyzed year-on-year variation for the first two forecasted years indicates increases of approximately 0.79% and 0.78% respectively. Over the full five-year forecast period, the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is approximately 0.75%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards artisanal or organic cheeses, impacts of climate change on dairy farming, and trade policy changes affecting imports and exports. Monitoring these factors could provide insights into more nuanced changes in the cheese production landscape in Switzerland.