In 2023, Germany and France led European cheese production from skimmed milk and buttermilk with 4.69 and 3.31 million metric tons, respectively. Year-over-year, the UK saw a substantial increase of 5.17%, alongside Italy's growth of 8.49%. The Czech Republic experienced the highest growth rate at 13.72% year-over-year. Some countries, such as Lithuania and Sweden faced declines, with Sweden dropping significantly by 35.37%. Negative production was recorded in Spain and other South-East European countries like Croatia and Romania.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Potential growth in the UK and Italy continuing.
- The impact of consumer trends on traditional cheese markets in Germany and France.
- How negative production trends will affect the cheese market in countries like Spain and Bulgaria.
Top countries in Cheese Production from Skimmed Milk and Buttermilk by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,690 | 2023 | +1.53% | +0.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 3,310 | 2023 | +0.5% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 2,570 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 2,220 | 2023 | -6.3% | +0.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,610 | 2023 | +4.55% | +5.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 890.13 | 2023 | +2.53% | +8.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 634.3 | 2023 | -0.22% | +2.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 579.66 | 2023 | -14.76% | +13.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 565.67 | 2023 | -0.79% | +0.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 371.46 | 2023 | +6.26% | -0.94% | View data |
