By 2023, Egypt led with the highest cheese consumption, followed by Argentina and Japan. From 2024 to 2029, minor annual growth rates are expected, with Egypt showing a slight increase at 2.49% and Indonesia projected to grow at 2.55%, the highest among the countries listed. Argentina's growth remains moderate at 1.87%, while Japan, Australia, and Israel show minimal increases, each around 1.5% or lower. Ukraine and Nigeria are expected to grow modestly too, with both countries showing a potential increase of 1-1.5% yearly by 2029.
Future global cheese consumption may be shaped by various factors, including dietary shifts towards plant-based alternatives, increased urbanization influencing consumption preferences, and potential economic conditions affecting consumer spending in emerging markets. Key trends include rising disposable incomes, changing diets, and increased acceptance of cheese in traditionally non-cheese-intensive diets, especially in Asian and African countries.
Top countries in Cheese Food Use, Forecast 2020-2029 by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Egypt | 519.07 | 2029 | +2.37% | +2.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Argentina | 412.74 | 2029 | +1.8% | +1.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 396.42 | 2029 | +1.49% | +1.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 325.94 | 2029 | +0.73% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 158.8 | 2029 | +1.39% | +1.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Israel | 156.32 | 2029 | +1.18% | +1.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Indonesia | 34.32 | 2029 | +2.37% | +2.55% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Nigeria | 11.2 | 2029 | +1.52% | +1.57% | View data |
