In 2023, Germany led Europe's cheese and curd exports with 1.4203 billion kilograms, representing a year-on-year growth of 2.82%. The Netherlands followed at 0.98881 billion kilograms, with 2.47% growth. France, Italy, and Denmark recorded lower volumes but exhibited varying growth rates, with Italy's 6.29% and Greece's 7.04% being noteworthy. Conversely, Luxembourg and Finland experienced decreases in their export volume. Notably, emerging exporters like Ireland, Belgium, and Cyprus showed strong growth indications, suggesting a shift towards more diverse production bases. The overall CAGR for these countries from 2019 to 2023 emphasizes steady growth in the European cheese export market.
Looking forward, trends to watch include changing consumer preferences towards specialty cheeses, sustainability concerns affecting cheese production and export patterns, and potential market volatile due to geopolitical issues. Innovations in cheese-making and growing global demand for European cheeses may also stimulate export diversification and growth.
Top countries in Export of Cheese and Curd by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,420,300,000 | 2023 | +2.15% | +2.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 988,810,000 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 683,980,000 | 2023 | +1.23% | +0.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 574,780,000 | 2023 | +5.44% | +6.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 424,190,000 | 2023 | +2.25% | +1.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 312,780,000 | 2023 | +4.46% | +5.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ireland | 300,370,000 | 2023 | +3.58% | +5.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 294,340,000 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 229,760,000 | 2023 | +3.18% | +4.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 163,260,000 | 2023 | +2.88% | +2.6% | View data |
