Analyzing the European hard cheese production, Italy leads with 472.57k metric tons, followed by the UK with 398.53k, and France with 346.35k. Ireland is notable with 275.5k but is positioned below Spain and Poland, which account for around 148k each. Germany and Switzerland are in the mid-range at 146.97k and 65.88k, respectively. Smaller producers like Croatia, Hungary, and Montenegro produce less than 1k. Year-on-year variations show Ireland (+6.55%) and Spain (+12.26%) as significant growers, whereas Hungary saw a drastic decline of 20.5%. Over the past five years, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) reveals varied growth, with some countries like Italy maintaining steady growth around 0.81% and others like Denmark declining by -6.36%
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Spain and Ireland, driven by increasing demand and efficient production methodologies. Conversely, Germany and Denmark may face continued decline unless new strategies are implemented. Monitoring the impact of economic changes and consumer preferences on these trends will be essential.
Top countries in Hard Cheese Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 472.57 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 398.53 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 346.35 | 2023 | +2.64% | +0.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 275.5 | 2023 | +9.59% | +6.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 148.85 | 2023 | +2.51% | +12.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 148.53 | 2023 | -5.77% | +3.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 146.97 | 2023 | -0.84% | -1.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 65.88 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 49.9 | 2023 | +3.92% | +1.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 30.49 | 2023 | +8.01% | -0.96% | View data |
