> 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).

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# 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, 20237,320 t
World rank8 of 14
10-year change+35%
Record7,770 t2018

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

## Portugal compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.1%0.83% in 2013
10-year change+35%world −0.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/france/) | 25,170 | 3.8% |
| 7 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/china/) | 13,128 | 2.0% |
| 8 | **Portugal** | 7,320 | 1.1% |
| 9 | [Slovakia](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/slovakia/) | 4,360 | 0.67% |
| 10 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/bulgaria/) | 3,380 | 0.52% |

[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; 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

[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/greece/)[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/)[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 Portugal

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/portugal/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/portugal/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/portugal/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/portugal/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/portugal/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/portugal/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/portugal/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/portugal/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/portugal/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/portugal/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/portugal/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/portugal/)
[Agricultural production in Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/country/portugal/)

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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