> In 2023 Greece produced 219,590 t of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed, the largest total in the world (33.5% of the world total).

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# Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed production in Greece

In 2023 Greece produced 219,590 t of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed, the largest total in the world (33.5% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 34%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 2023219,590 t
World rank1 of 14
10-year change+34%
Record219,590 t2023

## Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Greece, 2010–2023 (tonnes)

## Greece compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total33.5%25.1% in 2013
10-year change+34%world −0.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | **Greece** | 219,590 | 33.5% |
| 2 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/spain/) | 148,960 | 22.8% |
| 3 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/egypt/) | 136,714 | 20.9% |

[Full ranking of 14 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/)

### Map of world production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed

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Share of the world total; Greece is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 219,590 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 214,670 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 209,940 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 204,620 | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 186,650 | −6.0% |
| 2018 | 198,600 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 194,800 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 183,300 | +14% |
| 2015 | 161,400 | +11% |
| 2014 | 144,900 | −12% |
| 2013 | 164,300 | −4.0% |
| 2012 | 171,100 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 167,800 | −7.3% |
| 2010 | 181,100 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Greece?

Greece produced 219,590 t in 2023, 33.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Greece rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed?

Greece was the world’s largest producer in 2023, ahead of Spain.

### How has the production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Greece changed?

It rose by 34% 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

[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/spain/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/egypt/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/italy/)[Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/cyprus/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/france/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/china/)[Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/portugal/)[Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/slovakia/)[Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/bulgaria/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/romania/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/netherlands/)[Austria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/austria/)
[All countries producing cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/)

## Other products of Greece

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/greece/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/greece/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/greece/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/greece/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/greece/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/greece/)[Peaches and nectarines](https://husfarm.com/production/peaches/greece/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/greece/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/greece/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/greece/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/greece/)[Kiwi fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/kiwi-fruit/greece/)
[Agricultural production in Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/country/greece/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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