The production of soft cheese in Germany has shown fluctuations over the past decade. Starting from 126.92 thousand metric tons in 2013, the trend saw notable growth until 2016, peaking at 152.16 thousand metric tons. This was followed by a slight decline and subsequent recovery, hitting 159.62 thousand metric tons in 2021. However, in 2022 and 2023, production slightly decreased to 157.77 thousand metric tons.
Year-on-year variations reflect these fluctuations with significant increases like 11.92% in 2016 and declines such as -5.8% in 2019. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates modest long-term growth: 0.49% from 2018 to 2023.
Looking ahead, forecast production values suggest a stabilized growth with a minimal CAGR of 0.01% from 2024 to 2028, indicating a plateauing trend.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Changes in consumer preferences potentially impacting demand for soft cheeses.
• Technological advances in production processes enhancing efficiency.
• Regulatory changes in dairy production and trade policies within the EU.
These factors could influence both domestic production levels and export opportunities.
