Medium hard cheese production in the Netherlands stood at 982.78 thousand metric tons in 2023. The historical data shows fluctuations with a general upward trend. Over the last two years, the production showed a year-on-year increase of 1.49% in 2022 and 1.44% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the last five years stands at 2.26%.
Future trends indicate a continued, albeit modest, rise in production with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.12%, culminating in production reaching 1,060 thousand metric tons by 2028. This represents an overall increase of 5.75% from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Market demand shifts due to changing consumer preferences.
- Impact of trade policies on cheese exports.
- Technological advancements in cheese production processes.
- Environmental regulations affecting dairy farming.
- Economic conditions affecting overall dairy industry stability.
