Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed production in Netherlands
In 2023 Netherlands produced 690 t of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed, the 12th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). The record was 7,240 t in 2019.
- Production, 2023
- 690 t
- World rank
- 12 of 14
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 7,240 t
- 2019
Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Netherlands, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Netherlands compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bulgaria | 3,380 | 0.52% |
| 11 | Romania | 2,760 | 0.42% |
| 12 | Netherlands | 690 | 0.11% |
| 13 | Austria | 110 | 0.02% |
| 14 | Croatia | 20 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Netherlands is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 690 | +86% |
| 2022 | 370 | −66% |
| 2021 | 1,080 | −50% |
| 2020 | 2,170 | −70% |
| 2019 | 7,240 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Netherlands?
Netherlands produced 690 t in 2023, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Netherlands rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed?
Netherlands ranked 12th of 14 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Greece with 33.5% of the world total.
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.

