From 2013 to 2023, cow milk cheese production in Türkiye exhibited fluctuating growth patterns. Starting at 573.41 thousand metric tons in 2013, production saw peaks and troughs, largely influenced by year-on-year variations such as notable increases in 2015 and 2018, and declines in 2019 and 2022. Notably, production reached 725.71 thousand metric tons in 2023. Over the past 5 years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was 0.16%, indicating a modest average annual growth. Looking ahead, forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggest a steady but modest increase with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.28%, leading to 740.04 thousand metric tons in 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Potential impacts of economic and agricultural policies on dairy production.
• Technological advancements in dairy farming and cheese production techniques.
• Changes in domestic and international demand for dairy products.
• Climate change effects on dairy farming and milk production.
