– Cheese Production refers to the total quantity of cheese produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Mexico Cheese Production was 193.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 1.6% on 2022. The Mexico Cheese Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's cheese manufacturing performance and the growth of its dairy processing industry between 2015 and 2023.
Mexico Cheese Production moved from 162.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 193.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+18.9%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 193.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 162.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 30.75 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +5.3% in 2021.
Among the 30 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 18 for 2023, behind U.S. (6,628 Thousand Tonnes) and Germany (3,042 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.7% 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 | 193.3 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 190.2 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 187 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 177.6 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 176.3 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 170.8 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 167.6 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 165.2 | +1.7% |
| 2015 Trough | 162.5 | — |
Regional context
Cheese Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Mexico 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 sector productivity, milk utilization, food processing capacity, agricultural output, supply chain efficiency, and the increasing demand for cheese products. It also supports analysis of the dairy industry's contribution to Mexico's food manufacturing and agricultural economy. Based on the validated data, Mexico's cheese production followed a consistent upward trajectory throughout the study period. Production increased from 162.53 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 165.23 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 167.62 thousand tonnes in 2017, followed by further growth to 170.82 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output continued to expand to 176.26 thousand tonnes in 2019 and 177.64 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting gradual improvements in dairy processing capacity and market demand. Growth strengthened further during the following years, with production reaching 187.00 thousand tonnes in 2021, 190.18 thousand tonnes in 2022, and a series high of 193.29 thousand tonnes in 2023. The sustained increase over the nine-year period highlights the steady expansion of Mexico's dairy industry, supported by rising domestic consumption, improvements in production efficiency, and continued investment in dairy processing. Overall, the dataset offers valuable insights into Mexico'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 value chain. Policymakers, dairy producers, processors, exporters, investors, market analysts, and researchers can utilize the dataset to monitor production performance, identify growth opportunities, forecast future cheese output, evaluate industry competitiveness, and develop evidence-based strategies that enhance productivity, encourage innovation, strengthen supply chain resilience, support sustainable dairy production, and promote long-term growth across Mexico's dairy sector.
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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).
Mexico Cheese Production was 193.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 1.6% on 2022.
Mexico Cheese Production moved from 162.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 193.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+18.9%), an average of +2.2% a year. The series high was 193.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 162.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 193.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 162.5 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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