From past data, Türkiye's hard cheese production saw fluctuations: a significant drop in 2013 and 2014, then a substantial rise in 2015, and a notable dip again in 2016. The subsequent years displayed a clear upward trajectory, with minor variations, reaching 168.9 thousand metric tons in 2023. Year-on-year variations show a slight 3.82% increase from 2022, with the last five-year CAGR at 5.8%. Projections for 2024 onwards predict a steady growth rate of 3.04% annually, reaching 204.52 thousand metric tons by 2028.

Future trends to watch include: