In 2023, Italy led European hard cheese production with 21.54 thousand metric tons, followed by the United Kingdom and France with 18.17 and 15.79 thousand metric tons, respectively. Ireland showed remarkable growth at 6.55%, while Spain saw the highest increase at 12.26%. Germany and other smaller producers experienced a decline. Notably, the United Kingdom witnessed a 2.03% rise, indicating expanding production capacity.
Future trends to watch:
- Sustainable and innovative practices may drive further increases in Ireland and Spain.
- Germany's and Bulgaria's declining trends may suggest shifting market dynamics or challenges.
- The evolution of cheese consumption patterns could influence production, particularly in growing economies.
Top countries in Hard Cheese Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 21.54 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 18.17 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.79 | 2023 | +2.64% | +0.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 12.56 | 2023 | +9.59% | +6.55% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.78 | 2023 | +2.51% | +12.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 6.77 | 2023 | -5.77% | +3.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 6.7 | 2023 | -0.84% | -1.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 3 | 2023 | -0.11% | +0.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 2.27 | 2023 | +3.92% | +1.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 1.39 | 2023 | +8.01% | -0.96% | View data |
