In 2023, cow milk cheese production in Norway stood at 91 thousand metric tons. The forecasted data for the subsequent years indicate a gradual decline: 90.8 thousand metric tons in 2024, 90.6 in 2025, 90.4 in 2026, 90.3 in 2027, and 90.2 in 2028. This reflects a minimal decrease year-on-year. The year-on-year percentage variations indicate a steady decline, approximately around 0.2% per year. Over the last two years, the variation remains similarly constant, reflecting a stable yet declining trend. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) demonstrates an average annual decrease of around 0.18% over the last five years.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based or alternative dairy products, technological advancements in dairy production, and possible changes in agricultural policies or environmental regulations that could impact production capacities. Monitoring these factors will be crucial to understand the long-term implications on cow milk cheese production in Norway.
