In 2023, Germany led in European cheese production from whole milk with an increasing trend, a 5.45% rise year-on-year. France and Italy showed declines, with -0.011% and -1.41%, respectively. The Czech Republic exhibited a noteworthy 6.95% growth, while Poland and Ireland also saw robust increases. Conversely, significant decreases were marked in Serbia (-8.26%) and Romania (-5.94%). Smaller producers like Montenegro and Cyprus displayed growth rates of 4.28% and 10.14%, respectively. Such transformations indicate shifts in production capabilities and market positioning.
Future trends to watch include the continued expansion of cheese production capacity in emerging markets and potential technological advancements aiming for greater efficiency. Observers should also consider the impact of regulatory changes within the European Union, as well as evolving consumer preferences towards sustainable dairy production processes.
Top countries in Cheese Production from Whole Milk by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13,690 | 2023 | +3.13% | +5.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9,640 | 2023 | +0.54% | -0.011% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9,200 | 2023 | +4.12% | -1.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6,380 | 2023 | +5.31% | +2.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4,560 | 2023 | +3.9% | +2.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3,230 | 2023 | +1.16% | +3.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 3,120 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2,730 | 2023 | +8.29% | +3.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 2,450 | 2023 | +1.79% | -0.086% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,310 | 2023 | +2.89% | +3.6% | View data |
