Turkey's cheese exports increased by 33 percent in the last 10 years

Published Apr 11, 2022

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Turkey is among the leading cheese producers globally, with 96.5% of its cheese derived from cow's milk and the remainder from sheep, goat, buffalo, or mixed milk. The country's cheese production peaked at 767 thousand tons in 2020 and 763 thousand tons in 2021. The European Union and the USA lead in worldwide cheese production. Turkey's cheese exports have seen a consistent increase of 33% over the last decade, primarily consisting of labneh, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses. Domestically, the consumption of cheese, especially white cheese, has risen. Since 2001, 31 of its cheese varieties have been granted geographical indication, with efforts underway to enhance the promotion and export of these cheeses.

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How much of the milk produced in Turkey is used in cheese production? What is the annual amount of cheese produced in our country? 96.5 percent of cheese produced in our country is obtained from cow's milk. Total cheese production in Turkey was 767 thousand tons in 2020 and 763 thousand tons in 2021. There are around 180 to 200 types of cheese in our country. 739 thousand 774 tons of cheese produced in 2020 was obtained from cow's milk, and 27 thousand 173 tons from sheep, goat, buffalo or mixed milk. Of the cheese produced in 2021, 735 thousand 733 tons were obtained from cow's milk, 27 thousand 533 tons were obtained from sheep, goat, buffalo or mixed milk. OUR CHEESE EXPORT IS GENERALLY INCREASE. What is the place of cheese in foreign trade? Although our country's cheese exports have fluctuated over the years, it is generally in an increasing trend. The rate of increase in our cheese exports in the last 10 years is 33 percent. Compared to 2020, when the production amount was at ...

Source: Turktarim