In 2024, Germany leads Europe's cow milk cheese production with France, Italy, and the Netherlands trailing behind. Germany's production increased by 1.07% in 2023, while Italy and Netherlands grew by 0.81% and 2.88%, respectively. Spain saw the highest growth at 7.53%, contrasting with declines in Romania (-3.98%) and Serbia (-8.21%). Over five years, the production trend across Europe is mixed, with some countries experiencing notable growth driven by innovations in dairy processing and expanding export markets.
Future trends to watch include increased emphasis on sustainability, investments in technology to boost efficiency, and evolving consumer preferences toward artisanal and specialty cheeses.
Top countries in Cow Milk Cheese Production from Whole Milk by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 11,070 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.07% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 8,530 | 2023 | +14% | +0.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8,420 | 2023 | +0.15% | -0.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6,410 | 2023 | +8.53% | +2.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 4,530 | 2023 | +3.25% | +2.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3,120 | 2023 | -0.36% | -0.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 2,680 | 2023 | +6.41% | +3.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 2,420 | 2023 | +0.45% | -0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 1,380 | 2023 | -12.92% | +7.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,280 | 2023 | +1.7% | +3.46% | View data |
