Based on 2024 forecasted data for European cow milk cheese production, Germany leads with a significant 22.65% share, followed by France at 16.62% and Italy at 11.89%. The Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom have shares of 9.43%, 9.23%, and 4.81% respectively. Notable year-on-year variations for 2023 show continued growth in countries like Poland (2.3%), Ireland (5.25%), Spain (8.52%), and the Czech Republic (6.74%), while countries such as France (-0.037%), Lithuania (-0.72%), and Norway (-1.08%) experienced slight declines.
Future trends to watch include the ongoing expansion in Poland, Ireland, and Spain, which have shown robust growth rates. Consumer preference shifts towards premium and artisanal cheeses could impact production shares across traditional cheese-making countries. Additionally, potential economic and regulatory changes within the EU might influence production dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Cow Milk Cheese Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 22.65 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16.62 | 2023 | -0.23% | -0.037% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.89 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 9.43 | 2023 | +3.51% | +2.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 9.23 | 2023 | +3.55% | +2.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.81 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.5 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 2.81 | 2023 | +3.05% | +5.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2.59 | 2023 | +2.25% | +8.52% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.17 | 2023 | +1.98% | +2.38% | View data |
