Analyzing the forecast of sheep milk cheese production in Austria, volumes are expected to increase steadily from 1.63 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 1.72 thousand metric tons in 2028. In 2023, the production stood at 1.61 thousand metric tons. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent growth pattern of approximately 1.84% from 2024 to 2025, 1.20% from 2025 to 2026, 1.19% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.18% from 2027 to 2028. Over the last two years (2022 to 2024), the CAGR implies an average annual production growth of 1.70%.
Future trends to watch for in the sheep milk cheese market include potential increases in domestic demand, export opportunities, and shifts in consumer preferences towards specialty cheeses. Innovations in production techniques, sustainable farming practices, and developments in the gourmet cheese market may also influence production volumes.
