– Cheese Production refers to the total quantity of cheese produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
India Cheese Production was 21.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 26.7% on 2022. The India 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.
India Cheese Production moved from 3.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 21.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+505.1%), an average of +25.2% a year. The series high was 21.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 3.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 17.84 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +220.7% in 2022.
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, India ranks 28 for 2023, behind U.S. (6,628 Thousand Tonnes) and Germany (3,042 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 21.38 | +26.7% |
| 2022 | 16.88 | +220.7% |
| 2021 | 5.26 | −2.5% |
| 2020 | 5.40 | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 4.63 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 4.31 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 4.01 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 3.75 | +6.1% |
| 2015 Trough | 3.53 | — |
Regional context
Cheese Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. India is highlighted.
Data definition
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.
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 an important benchmark for evaluating dairy production capacity, milk utilization, food processing efficiency, agricultural output, and the expansion of value-added dairy products. It also supports analysis of production trends and the evolving role of cheese within India's rapidly growing dairy sector. Based on the validated data, India's cheese production increased steadily from 3.53 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 3.75 thousand tonnes in 2016, 4.01 thousand tonnes in 2017, 4.31 thousand tonnes in 2018, and 4.63 thousand tonnes in 2019. Output rose further to 5.40 thousand tonnes in 2020 before easing slightly to 5.26 thousand tonnes in 2021. Production then increased sharply to 16.88 thousand tonnes in 2022 and reached a series high of 21.38 thousand tonnes in 2023. The substantial rise during the final two years marks a notable shift in reported production levels and reflects a significant expansion in cheese manufacturing. Overall, the dataset indicates strong long-term growth in India's cheese industry, supported by increasing demand for processed dairy products and expanding dairy processing capabilities. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, dairy manufacturing performance, and the long-term development of India's cheese sector. 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 growth opportunities, forecast future cheese output, assess industry competitiveness, strengthen supply chain resilience, encourage technological innovation, support sustainable dairy production, and promote long-term growth across India's dairy industry.
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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).
India Cheese Production was 21.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 26.7% on 2022.
India Cheese Production moved from 3.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 21.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+505.1%), an average of +25.2% a year. The series high was 21.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 3.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 21.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 3.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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.
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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