In 2023, Italy led European production of unripened or uncured cheese with 1.6089 billion kilograms, followed by Germany at 1.0113 billion kilograms. The Netherlands exhibited impressive growth, with a 68.74% increase, while traditional markets like the United Kingdom and France experienced declines of 1.65% and 8.44% respectively. Smaller markets such as Serbia, Portugal, and Bosnia and Herzegovina showed positive trends, with Serbia achieving a notable 5.6% increase. Lithuania, Romania, and Bulgaria experienced moderate growth. The overall market landscape varied significantly across Europe, reflecting both entrenched production capacity and expanding growth opportunities.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of sustainable and healthy food trends on cheese production.
- The growing influence of technological advancements in cheese manufacturing.
- Potential effects of regulatory changes within the EU on dairy production.
- Market shifts due to evolving consumer preferences and dietary shifts, particularly towards plant-based alternatives.
Top countries in Sold Production of Unripened or Uncured Cheese by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,608,900,000 | 2023 | +24.02% | +11.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 1,011,300,000 | 2023 | +0.89% | +1.73% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 602,530,000 | 2023 | +24.74% | +68.74% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 512,610,000 | 2023 | +1.81% | +2.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 375,590,000 | 2023 | +1.87% | -1.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 348,610,000 | 2023 | -9.85% | -8.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 137,860,000 | 2023 | +0.87% | +2.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 80,310,000 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 73,556,000 | 2023 | +1.7% | +1.56% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 60,995,000 | 2023 | +1.68% | +3.09% | View data |
