Cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed production in Mexico
In 2023 Mexico produced 17,969 t of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed, the 7th largest in the world (3.93% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 14%. The record was 33,400 t in 1983.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 17,969 t
- World rank
- 7 of 35
- 10-year change
- +14%
- Record
- 33,400 t
- 1983
Cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed in Mexico, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.9%
- 2.8% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +14%
- world −18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Iran | 40,163 | 8.8% |
| 6 | Netherlands | 28,740 | 6.3% |
| 7 | Mexico | 17,969 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Tajikistan | 14,162 | 3.1% |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 10,693 | 2.3% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,969 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 17,906 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 17,680 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 16,863 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 16,689 | −1.1% |
| 2018 | 16,870 | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 16,733 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 16,516 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 16,379 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 16,029 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 15,703 | −2.1% |
| 2012 | 16,043 | −3.8% |
| 2011 | 16,670 | −0.0% |
| 2010 | 16,678 | −1.1% |
| 2009 | 16,867 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 16,867 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 16,533 | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 16,366 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 16,366 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 16,032 | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 15,030 | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 14,529 | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 13,861 | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 13,694 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 13,527 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 13,360 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 13,360 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 13,360 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 13,360 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 13,360 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 13,360 | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 12,525 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 12,525 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 12,525 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 12,525 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 12,525 | −17% |
| 1987 | 15,030 | −10.0% |
| 1986 | 16,700 | −44% |
| 1985 | 30,060 | −10.0% |
| 1984 | 33,400 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 33,400 | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 31,730 | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 30,895 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 29,726 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 29,726 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 29,726 | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 29,392 | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 29,058 | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 28,724 | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 28,056 | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 27,054 | −0.6% |
| 1972 | 27,221 | −1.8% |
| 1971 | 27,722 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 27,722 | +7.8% |
| 1969 | 25,718 | +12% |
| 1968 | 22,879 | −3.5% |
| 1967 | 23,714 | +7.6% |
| 1966 | 22,044 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 22,044 | +1.5% |
| 1964 | 21,710 | −19% |
| 1963 | 26,720 | +4.6% |
| 1962 | 25,551 | +3.4% |
| 1961 | 24,716 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed in Mexico?
Mexico produced 17,969 t in 2023, 3.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed?
Mexico ranked 7th 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 Mexico changed?
It rose by 14% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −18% for the world. The record was 33,400 t in 1983.
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 Mexico is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
All countries producing cheese from milk of goats, 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.