Germany remains the dominant player in European fresh cheese production with 33.45 thousand metric tons, seeing a modest annual growth of 1.3% in 2023. France and Italy follow, producing 16.85 and 15.32 thousand metric tons respectively, both showing slight increases of 0.062% and 0.68%. Poland exhibits notable expansion with a 2.55% rise, reaching 13.28 thousand metric tons. Spain experiences a decline of -3.26%, now at 4.2 thousand metric tons. Denmark, Czech Republic, and Belgium demonstrate healthy growths of 2.37%, 3.43%, and 3.96%.
Lower-level producers like Norway, Latvia, and Romania exhibit mixed trends with Latvia showing a surge of 3.34% and Norway a decrease of -2.21%. The smaller markets, such as Portugal, Albania, and Montenegro, display impressive gains with 5.09%, 4.35%, and 12.47% respectively.
Future trends to watch include the expansion in Eastern European countries and small-scale markets that are showing higher growth percentages. Sustainability practices and innovation in cheese production methods could significantly influence these trends. Monitoring these developments will be crucial for understanding shifting dynamics in the European fresh cheese market.
Top countries in Fresh Cheese Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 33.45 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16.85 | 2023 | +0.12% | +0.062% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 15.32 | 2023 | +1.69% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 13.28 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.2 | 2023 | +1.01% | -3.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 3.05 | 2023 | +1.4% | +2.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 2.13 | 2023 | +2.28% | +3.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 1.67 | 2023 | -1.06% | -1.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1.65 | 2023 | -1.66% | +0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 1.6 | 2023 | +2.14% | +2.89% | View data |
