In 2023, Germany led European cow milk cheese production with the highest output from whole milk at 19.27 thousand metric tons. Italy and France followed closely. Significant variations marked the landscape, with Spain and the Czech Republic showing robust growth at 7.53% and 6.78% respectively. Conversely, many countries like Serbia and Lithuania faced declines, with Serbia experiencing an 8.21% drop. The compound annual growth rate over the past five years remained modest, with fluctuating trends across regions.
Future trends to watch include shifting consumer preferences towards specialty and organic cheeses, impacting production strategies in key countries. Additionally, environmental concerns and technological advancements might reshape production efficiencies.
- Germany, Italy, and France are heavyweights in cheese production.
- Spain and Czech Republic demonstrated significant growth in 2023.
- Declining trends observed in Serbia and Lithuania.
- Specialty and organic cheeses could influence future production.
- Technological advancements and environmental policies may alter industry dynamics.
Top countries in Cow Milk Cheese Production from Whole Milk Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.27 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 14.85 | 2023 | +14% | +0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.67 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 11.16 | 2023 | +8.53% | +2.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.88 | 2023 | +3.25% | +2.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.43 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 4.67 | 2023 | +6.41% | +3.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 4.21 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.4 | 2023 | -12.92% | +7.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.22 | 2023 | +1.7% | +3.46% | View data |
