The Netherlands leads European medium hard cheese production with 33.94 thousand metric tons, showing a notable 2.26% increase in 2023. Germany follows, but with a 4.83% decline. Denmark and Poland maintain steady growth, while Spain experiences the highest rise at 4.51%. Several countries, including Ireland and Cyprus, exhibit significant year-on-year growth, 6.51% and 8.33% respectively. Conversely, the United Kingdom, Serbia, and Albania face substantial declines, with the UK dropping by 8.53%. Over a five-year period, forecast trends and emerging markets suggest a continuation of growth in leading countries but with increasing competition and production shifts from smaller producers.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in cheese production and specialty cheese market expansion, potentially driving increased outputs in leading and emerging markets. Sustainability efforts and consumer preferences for diverse cheese varieties may also influence production dynamics across Europe in the upcoming years.
Top countries in Medium Hard Cheese Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 33.94 | 2023 | +1.44% | +2.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 18.51 | 2023 | -26.04% | -4.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 9.17 | 2023 | +2.51% | +1.88% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 8.09 | 2023 | +5.8% | +0.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.43 | 2023 | +14.26% | +4.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.37 | 2023 | +1.78% | +0.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Switzerland | 2.6 | 2023 | +1.77% | +2.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 2.39 | 2023 | +2.52% | -1.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 2.2 | 2023 | +2.96% | +1.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1.74 | 2023 | -2.58% | +1.53% | View data |
