In 2023, Germany led fresh cheese production in Europe at 1.27 million metric tons, with moderate growth trends. France and Italy followed with outputs of 0.63944 and 0.58125 million metric tons, respectively. Poland stood out with a significant 2.55% year-on-year increase, contrasting with Spain's decline of 3.26%. Smaller markets like the Czech Republic, Belgium, and Cyprus showed notable uptrends. Over the past five years, some Eastern European countries, particularly Montenegro, displayed impressive growth trajectories, indicating a rise in production capabilities.
Future trends to watch:
- Increased investment in Eastern European countries could diversify the geographic landscape of cheese production.
- Attention to sustainability and innovation might influence production processes and outputs.
- Economic shifts or policy changes within the European Union could impact overall production volumes.
Top countries in Fresh Cheese Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,270 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 639.44 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.062% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 581.25 | 2023 | +1.69% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 503.75 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 159.34 | 2023 | +1.01% | -3.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 115.8 | 2023 | +1.4% | +2.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 80.84 | 2023 | +2.28% | +3.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 63.3 | 2023 | -1.06% | -1.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 62.7 | 2023 | -1.66% | +0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 60.55 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.89% | View data |
