Higher over the period
Egypt Cheese Production moved from 603.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 765.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+26.8%), an average of +3% a year. The series high was 838 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 587.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What Egypt Cheese Production shows
Egypt Cheese Production was 765.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 8.6% on 2022. The Egypt Cheese Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's cheese manufacturing performance and the development of its dairy processing industry between 2015 and 2023.
A 29.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 250.6 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +14.3% in 2021.
Ranks 8 of 30 countries covered
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Egypt ranks 8 for 2023, behind U.S. (6,628 Thousand Tonnes) and Germany (3,042 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 2.8% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Egypt Cheese Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 765.7 | −8.6% |
| 2022Peak | 838 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 770.2 | +14.3% |
| 2020 | 673.9 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 645.5 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 607.2 | −3.6% |
| 2017 | 630.1 | +7.3% |
| 2016 Trough | 587.4 | −2.7% |
| 2015 | 603.9 | — |
Regional context
How Egypt compares in Africa
Cheese Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Egypt is highlighted.
1Egypt765.7
2South Africa62.30
3Nigeria9.56
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Cheese Production — – Cheese Production refers to the total quantity of cheese produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the output of the dairy processing industry by measuring the production of cheese manufactured from milk. It is used to assess the scale of dairy processing, value-added agricultural production, and the performance of the cheese manufacturing sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of natural and processed cheese manufactured from milk obtained from dairy animals. It covers cheese produced for domestic consumption, industrial use, and export, including a wide range of cheese varieties reported through official national agricultural and food manufacturing statistics. The figures represent gross domestic cheese production compiled and standardized by the FAO to ensure international comparability across countries and years.
The data excludes raw milk production, butter, yogurt, cream, milk powder, whey products, and other dairy products that are not classified as cheese. It also excludes cheese imports and exports, retail sales, inventories, informal or unrecorded production not captured in official statistics, and cheese substitutes made from non-dairy ingredients such as plant-based alternatives.
About this indicator
Cheese Production — – Cheese Production refers to the total quantity of cheese produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the output of the dairy processing industry by measuring the production of cheese manufactured from milk. It is used to assess the scale of dairy processing, value-added agricultural production, and the performance of the cheese manufacturing sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as a valuable benchmark for evaluating dairy production capacity, milk utilization, food processing efficiency, agricultural output, and the contribution of cheese manufacturing to Egypt's agri-food economy. It also supports analysis of production trends, industry performance, and long-term market development. Based on the validated data, Egypt's cheese production declined slightly from 603.86 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 587.36 thousand tonnes in 2016, before recovering to 630.05 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output moderated to 607.20 thousand tonnes in 2018 and increased steadily to 645.46 thousand tonnes in 2019 and 673.89 thousand tonnes in 2020. Production expanded significantly to 770.16 thousand tonnes in 2021 and reached a series high of 837.99 thousand tonnes in 2022, before easing to 765.66 thousand tonnes in 2023. Despite the decline in the final year, production remained substantially above the levels recorded during the first half of the study period, highlighting the long-term expansion of Egypt's dairy processing industry. Overall, the dataset provides valuable insights into Egypt's cheese production trends, dairy manufacturing performance, and long-term industry development. It enables year-over-year trend analysis, international benchmarking of cheese production, evaluation of processing efficiency, and assessment of agricultural value addition across the dairy supply chain. Policymakers, dairy producers, processors, exporters, investors, market analysts, and researchers can leverage the dataset to monitor production performance, identify market opportunities, forecast future cheese output, evaluate industry competitiveness, strengthen supply chain resilience, encourage innovation, support sustainable dairy production, and promote long-term growth across Egypt's dairy industry.
- Indicator
- Cheese Production
- Country
- Egypt
- Region
- Africa
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2023, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Egypt Cheese Production?
Definition – Cheese Production refers to the total quantity of cheese produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the output of the dairy processing industry by measuring the production of cheese manufactured from milk. It is used to assess the scale of dairy processing, value-added agricultural production, and the performance of the cheese manufacturing sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
What was Egypt Cheese Production in 2023?
Egypt Cheese Production was 765.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 8.6% on 2022.
How has Egypt Cheese Production changed between 2015 and 2023?
Egypt Cheese Production moved from 603.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 765.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+26.8%), an average of +3% a year. The series high was 838 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 587.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Egypt Cheese Production?
The highest value was 838 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 587.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the Egypt Cheese Production data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of natural and processed cheese manufactured from milk obtained from dairy animals. It covers cheese produced for domestic consumption, industrial use, and export, including a wide range of cheese varieties reported through official national agricultural and food manufacturing statistics. The figures represent gross domestic cheese production compiled and standardized by the FAO to ensure international comparability across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes raw milk production, butter, yogurt, cream, milk powder, whey products, and other dairy products that are not classified as cheese. It also excludes cheese imports and exports, retail sales, inventories, informal or unrecorded production not captured in official statistics, and cheese substitutes made from non-dairy ingredients such as plant-based alternatives.
Where does the Egypt Cheese Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&pickerSort=asc&Food=Cheese&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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