Soft cheese production in Italy exhibited a mixed trend from 2013 to 2023. The highest drop was seen in 2014 with a year-on-year decline of 17.79%, continuing a downward trend until 2015. From 2016 onwards, production began to stabilize and slightly increase. Between 2018 and 2023, the growth was intermittent but relatively stable. In 2023, production stood at 158.08 thousand metric tons, showing a slight decline of 0.095% year-on-year, while the 5-year CAGR was a modest 2.08%.
The forecast from 2024 to 2028 suggests extremely minimal growth, with a projected 5-year CAGR of only 0.01%. Future production volumes are expected to remain steady, fluctuating only marginally year-on-year.
Future trends to watch for include impacts of climate change on dairy farming, changing consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives, and technological innovations in cheese production which may affect the overall market dynamics.
