> In 2023 Afghanistan produced 10,693 t of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed, the 9th largest in the world (2.34% of the world total).

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/afghanistan/

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# Cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed production in Afghanistan

In 2023 Afghanistan produced 10,693 t of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed, the 9th largest in the world (2.34% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 5.5%. The record was 12,150 t in 1999.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 202310,693 t
World rank9 of 35
10-year change+5.5%
Record12,150 t1999

## Cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed in Afghanistan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Afghanistan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total2.3%1.8% in 2013
10-year change+5.5%world −18%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 7 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/mexico/) | 17,969 | 3.9% |
| 8 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/tajikistan/) | 14,162 | 3.1% |
| 9 | **Afghanistan** | 10,693 | 2.3% |
| 10 | [Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/belgium/) | 10,130 | 2.2% |
| 11 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/syria/) | 8,611 | 1.9% |

[Full ranking of 35 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/)

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

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Afghanistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 10,693 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 10,614 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 10,545 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 10,575 | −0.5% |
| 2019 | 10,632 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 10,470 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 10,312 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 10,168 | −2.4% |
| 2015 | 10,419 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 9,793 | −3.4% |
| 2013 | 10,134 | −4.6% |
| 2012 | 10,620 | −1.7% |
| 2011 | 10,800 | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 10,080 | −0.9% |
| 2009 | 10,170 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 10,152 | −0.2% |
| 2007 | 10,170 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 9,900 | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 9,450 | −8.7% |
| 2004 | 10,350 | +14% |
| 2003 | 9,090 | −18% |
| 2002 | 11,106 | +27% |
| 2001 | 8,730 | −12% |
| 2000 | 9,963 | −18% |
| 1999 | 12,150 | +13% |
| 1998 | 10,800 | +20% |
| 1997 | 9,000 | +19% |
| 1996 | 7,560 | +20% |
| 1995 | 6,300 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 6,120 | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 5,670 | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 5,220 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 5,040 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 4,590 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 4,410 | +11% |
| 1988 | 3,960 | +10% |
| 1987 | 3,600 | +14% |
| 1986 | 3,150 | −17% |
| 1985 | 3,780 | −14% |
| 1984 | 4,410 | −11% |
| 1983 | 4,950 | +12% |
| 1982 | 4,410 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 4,410 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 4,320 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 4,320 | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 4,140 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 4,140 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 4,050 | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 3,960 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 3,960 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 3,960 | +22% |
| 1972 | 3,240 | −2.7% |
| 1971 | 3,330 | −20% |
| 1970 | 4,140 | −15% |
| 1969 | 4,860 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 4,860 | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 4,500 | +11% |
| 1966 | 4,050 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 4,050 | +13% |
| 1964 | 3,600 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 3,600 | +14% |
| 1962 | 3,150 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 3,150 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan produced 10,693 t in 2023, 2.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Afghanistan ranked 9th of 35 countries in 2023. The largest producer was France with 19.6% of the world total.

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

It rose by 5.5% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −18% for the world. The record was 12,150 t in 1999.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Afghanistan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/france/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/sudan/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/spain/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/niger/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/iran/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/netherlands/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/mexico/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/tajikistan/)[Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/belgium/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/syria/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/italy/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/china/)
[All countries producing cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/)

## Other products of Afghanistan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/afghanistan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/afghanistan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/afghanistan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/afghanistan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/afghanistan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/afghanistan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/afghanistan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/afghanistan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/afghanistan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/afghanistan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/afghanistan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/afghanistan/)
[Agricultural production in Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/afghanistan/)

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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