The cheese and curd market in Italy exhibited significant fluctuations in value per capita from 2013 to 2023. Peaking at €251.26 in 2019, the market faced a downturn in subsequent years, reaching €201.41 by 2023. The year-on-year decline from 2022 to 2023 marked a decrease of approximately 4.1%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate was approximately -2.7%, indicating a contraction in the market.
Future trends to watch for include increasing demand for high-quality and artisanal cheeses, potential growth in export markets, and adaptations driven by health consciousness and sustainable practices as Italian producers innovate to recapture market growth.
