The production of soft cheese in France has shown fluctuations over the past decade, with values generally hovering around 500 thousand metric tons. In 2023, production stood at 523.14 thousand metric tons. Analysing year-on-year variation, notable changes include a significant increase in 2018 by 7.42%, and a sharp decline in 2020 by 10.39%. More recently, 2022 saw a notable increase of 9.09%, followed by a slight decline of 1.67% in 2023. Over the last five years, the CAGR was slightly negative at -0.69%, reflecting an overall modest decline in production.
Moving forward, the forecast envisions a gradual growth in soft cheese production, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.32% between 2024 and 2028. By 2028, production is expected to reach approximately 533.76 thousand metric tons.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential impacts of climate change on dairy farming.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards alternative cheese products.
- Advancements in production technology and techniques.
- Regulatory changes regarding food safety and dairy production standards.
- Growth in export demand for French soft cheese.
