In 2023, France led European goat milk cheese production at 44.61 thousand metric tons, despite a 3.75% year-on-year decline. Spain followed with 27.96 thousand metric tons, also experiencing a slight decline of 2.74%. The Netherlands increased production by 4.8% to 13.91 thousand metric tons. Portugal and Switzerland showed modest growth, while Bulgaria, Albania, Norway, Croatia, and Montenegro registered significant increases. Belgium, Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Romania, Serbia, and Hungary saw declines.
Future trends to watch include the impact of changing consumer preferences and climate conditions on production. Growth in countries like the Netherlands and smaller interest fluctuations may signal markets to monitor.
Top countries in Goat Milk Cheese Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 44.61 | 2023 | +0.034% | -3.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 27.96 | 2023 | +6.88% | -2.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.91 | 2023 | -0.22% | +4.8% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 4.77 | 2023 | -2.56% | -0.063% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3.21 | 2023 | -11.2% | -2.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 1.75 | 2023 | +2.35% | +0.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 0.69 | 2023 | +2.24% | +6.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.65 | 2023 | +3.2% | -5.81% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Albania | 0.63 | 2023 | +0.81% | +9.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.58 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.07% | View data |
