In 2023, Italy and Poland dominated the European extra hard cheese production market with shares of 46.12 and 43.74 thousand metric tons respectively. Switzerland, Spain, Croatia, Denmark, Norway, Cyprus, and Serbia held minimal shares. Trends in 2023 showed a notable decrease for Spain at -25.23% and a complete cessation from Norway, while Croatia and Serbia exhibited significant increases of 13.02% and 14.87% respectively. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflected moderate industry stability with Italy and Poland consistently leading the market.
Future trends to watch include potential market expansion in Croatia and Serbia, whose recent growth rates suggest emerging production capacity. Conversely, Spain's sharp decline and the complete exit of Norway from the market indicate possible market consolidation among leading producers like Italy and Poland.
Top countries in Extra Hard Cheese Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 9 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 46.12 | 2023 | +15.81% | +4.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 43.74 | 2023 | +20.24% | +0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Switzerland | 1.95 | 2023 | -2.05% | -0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1.67 | 2023 | +35.56% | -25.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 1.13 | 2023 | -64.07% | +13.02% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 0.41 | 2023 | +50% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 0.14 | 2023 | -100% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.096 | 2023 | 0% | -4.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 0.027 | 2023 | -33.33% | +14.87% | View data |
