Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed production in France
In 2023 France produced 25,170 t of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed, the 6th largest in the world (3.85% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%. The record was 37,000 t in 2010.
- Production, 2023
- 25,170 t
- World rank
- 6 of 14
- 10-year change
- −16%
- Record
- 37,000 t
- 2010
Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in France, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.8%
- 4.6% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −16%
- world −0.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Italy | 55,800 | 8.5% |
| 5 | Cyprus | 36,520 | 5.6% |
| 6 | France | 25,170 | 3.8% |
| 7 | China | 13,128 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Portugal | 7,320 | 1.1% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25,170 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 24,100 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 23,080 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 22,370 | +181% |
| 2019 | 7,960 | −10% |
| 2018 | 8,870 | +14% |
| 2017 | 7,800 | −3.6% |
| 2016 | 8,090 | −2.2% |
| 2015 | 8,270 | −35% |
| 2014 | 12,670 | −58% |
| 2013 | 29,900 | −13% |
| 2012 | 34,550 | −6.0% |
| 2011 | 36,760 | −0.6% |
| 2010 | 37,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in France?
France produced 25,170 t in 2023, 3.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed?
France ranked 6th 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 France changed?
It fell by 16% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.1% for the world. The record was 37,000 t in 2010.
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.