The European Medium Soft Cheese market showed significant production variances by country in 2024. France remains the dominant producer with 401.83 thousand metric tons, outstripping the United Kingdom, which stands at 75.73 thousand metric tons. Germany and Austria follow with 55.3 and 42.61 thousand metric tons, respectively. Notable year-on-year increases were observed in Poland (7.72%) and Italy (5.04%), while Belgium and Romania saw declines of -2.39% and -3.99%. Denmark experienced the highest reduction with an -8.94% drop. CAGRs over the last five years reveal a European trend of modest annual growth across the board.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging markets like Poland due to increased consumer demand and innovation in cheese production techniques. Conversely, traditional markets such as Belgium and Denmark may face continued declines due to market saturation and shifts towards other dairy products. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the European cheese industry.
Top countries in Medium Soft Cheese Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 401.83 | 2023 | +0.1% | +0.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 75.73 | 2023 | +1.87% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 55.3 | 2023 | -0.018% | +0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 42.61 | 2023 | +1.45% | +1.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 42.38 | 2023 | -8.55% | +0.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 34.81 | 2023 | +1.78% | +5.04% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 24.25 | 2023 | +3.99% | +7.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 23.61 | 2023 | +9.46% | -2.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 19.65 | 2023 | +2.18% | -3.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 14.4 | 2023 | +50% | -8.94% | View data |
