> In 2023 Spain produced 148,960 t of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed, the 2nd largest in the world (22.8% of the world total).

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

In 2023 Spain produced 148,960 t of cheese from milk of buffalo, fresh or processed, the 2nd largest in the world (22.8% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 28%. The record was 188,830 t in 2021.

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Production, 2023148,960 t
World rank2 of 14
10-year change+28%
Record188,830 t2021

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

## Spain compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total22.8%17.7% in 2013
10-year change+28%world −0.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/greece/) | 219,590 | 33.5% |
| 2 | **Spain** | 148,960 | 22.8% |
| 3 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/egypt/) | 136,714 | 20.9% |
| 4 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-buffalo/italy/) | 55,800 | 8.5% |

[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; Spain is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 148,960 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 147,770 | −22% |
| 2021 | 188,830 | +30% |
| 2020 | 144,810 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 134,770 | −17% |
| 2018 | 162,020 | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 153,480 | +8.7% |
| 2016 | 141,140 | −17% |
| 2015 | 170,090 | +38% |
| 2014 | 123,220 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 116,200 | −1.0% |
| 2012 | 117,360 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 113,800 | −2.6% |
| 2010 | 116,800 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Spain produced 148,960 t in 2023, 22.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Spain ranked 2nd 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 Spain changed?

It rose by 28% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.1% for the world. The record was 188,830 t in 2021.

### 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/)[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 Spain

[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/spain/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/spain/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/spain/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/spain/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/spain/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/spain/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/spain/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/spain/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/spain/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/spain/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/spain/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/spain/)
[Agricultural production in Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/country/spain/)

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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