The European cheese and curd market showcases a diverse landscape, with France leading at 1.4959 billion kilograms in 2024. The United Kingdom and Poland follow, reinforcing their positions. Notably, Luxembourg exhibits the highest recent growth at 5.6%, while Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Lithuania show strong upward percentages above 4%. Belgium, similarly, has prominently increased by 4.01%.
When evaluating the five-year CAGR trends, stable increases are evident across the major markets with fluctuations indicating evolving consumer preferences. Observance of the Eastern European markets is warranted, given the robust growth rates emerging from countries like Romania and Bulgaria.
Future trends to monitor include an increasing demand for specialty and artisanal cheeses, sustainable and local production practices, and potential impacts from economic fluctuations. Additionally, regulatory changes around food labeling and import/export within the EU may influence market dynamics significantly.
Top countries in Cheese and Curd Market Size Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 1,495,900,000 | 2023 | +0.018% | +0.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,159,400,000 | 2023 | +1.66% | +1.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 817,930,000 | 2023 | +0.97% | +1.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 749,810,000 | 2023 | +1.1% | +1.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 252,150,000 | 2023 | +2.14% | +0.38% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 229,710,000 | 2023 | +1.77% | +2.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 202,460,000 | 2023 | +3.46% | +4.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 191,970,000 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 191,210,000 | 2023 | +0.063% | +1.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 164,800,000 | 2023 | +2.62% | +3.49% | View data |
