Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed production in Cyprus
In 2023 Cyprus produced 36,520 t of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed, the 5th largest in the world (5.58% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 106%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 36,520 t
- World rank
- 5 of 14
- 10-year change
- +106%
- Record
- 36,520 t
- 2023
Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Cyprus, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Cyprus compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 5.6%
- 2.7% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +106%
- world −0.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Egypt | 136,714 | 20.9% |
| 4 | Italy | 55,800 | 8.5% |
| 5 | Cyprus | 36,520 | 5.6% |
| 6 | France | 25,170 | 3.8% |
| 7 | China | 13,128 | 2.0% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Cyprus is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36,520 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 33,940 | −2.1% |
| 2021 | 34,680 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 31,640 | +13% |
| 2019 | 28,020 | +16% |
| 2018 | 24,200 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 24,070 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 23,240 | +14% |
| 2015 | 20,360 | +19% |
| 2014 | 17,100 | −3.7% |
| 2013 | 17,750 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 17,460 | +29% |
| 2011 | 13,570 | +13% |
| 2010 | 11,980 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Cyprus?
Cyprus produced 36,520 t in 2023, 5.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Cyprus rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed?
Cyprus ranked 5th of 14 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Greece with 33.5% of the world total.
How has the production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Cyprus changed?
It rose by 106% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.1% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
All countries producing cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.