Austria's cow milk cheese production has shown a consistent upward trend from 155.71 thousand metric tons in 2013 to 224.77 thousand metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year growth has varied, with notable increases in 2014 (9.4%) and 2021 (4.43%). Over the past five years (2018-2023), the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at 2.38%. The forecast for the future predicts a continuous increase, with production projected to reach 246.28 thousand metric tons by 2028, reflecting a 5-year CAGR of 1.46% and a total growth rate of 7.49%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of environmental policies on dairy farming, consumer shifts towards plant-based alternatives, and advancements in cheese production technologies that may affect overall production volumes.
