In 2024, Spain leads in ewe milk cheese production in Europe with 76.79 thousand metric tons, followed by Italy at 72.41 and France at 67.51. The top three producers indicate a strong market presence. However, countries like Bulgaria and Portugal show moderate production, while Switzerland, Hungary, Croatia, Belgium, and Serbia demonstrate minimal contributions to the total output.
Year-on-year percentage variations for 2023 highlight:
- Spain: +1.99%
- Italy: -0.93%
- France: +1.44%
- Bulgaria: -0.39%
- Portugal: +0.25%
- Romania: +6.61%
- Albania: +4.16%
- Austria: +3.8%
- Cyprus: +5.77%
- Switzerland: -1.63%
- Hungary: +0.62%
- Croatia: +20.64%
- Belgium: -4.36%
- Serbia: -9.71%
Trends to watch include the varying growth rates among producers, with notable increases in Romania, Albania, Croatia, and Cyprus suggesting emerging markets, whereas Belgium and Serbia exhibit declining production. Future market trends will be shaped by these growth and contraction patterns, with a possibility of market consolidation or new players emerging depending on regional demand and production investments.
Top countries in Ewe Milk Cheese Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 76.79 | 2023 | +2.45% | +1.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 72.41 | 2023 | -2.28% | -0.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 67.51 | 2023 | +0.61% | +1.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 6.57 | 2023 | -9.38% | -0.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 6.45 | 2023 | -1.07% | +0.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 4.64 | 2023 | +32.19% | +6.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Albania | 2.82 | 2023 | +2.55% | +4.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.94 | 2023 | +2.17% | +3.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Cyprus | 0.9 | 2023 | -5.26% | +5.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.35 | 2023 | 0% | -1.63% | View data |
