Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed production in Portugal
In 2023 Portugal produced 7,320 t of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed, the 8th largest in the world (1.12% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 35%. The record was 7,770 t in 2018.
- Production, 2023
- 7,320 t
- World rank
- 8 of 14
- 10-year change
- +35%
- Record
- 7,770 t
- 2018
Cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Portugal, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Portugal compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 0.83% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +35%
- world −0.1%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | France | 25,170 | 3.8% |
| 7 | China | 13,128 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Portugal | 7,320 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Slovakia | 4,360 | 0.67% |
| 10 | Bulgaria | 3,380 | 0.52% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,320 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 7,140 | +14% |
| 2021 | 6,260 | −4.0% |
| 2020 | 6,520 | −2.0% |
| 2019 | 6,650 | −14% |
| 2018 | 7,770 | +29% |
| 2017 | 6,040 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 5,930 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 5,760 | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 5,340 | −1.5% |
| 2013 | 5,420 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 5,170 | −9.0% |
| 2011 | 5,680 | +13% |
| 2010 | 5,020 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed in Portugal?
Portugal produced 7,320 t in 2023, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed?
Portugal ranked 8th 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 Portugal changed?
It rose by 35% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.1% for the world. The record was 7,770 t in 2018.
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.