Cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed production in Netherlands
In 2023 Netherlands produced 28,740 t of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed, the 6th largest in the world (6.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 28,740 t
- World rank
- 6 of 35
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 28,740 t
- 2023
Cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed in Netherlands, 2010–2023 (tonnes)
Netherlands compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 6.3%
- 3.8% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world −18%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Niger | 43,063 | 9.4% |
| 5 | Iran | 40,163 | 8.8% |
| 6 | Netherlands | 28,740 | 6.3% |
| 7 | Mexico | 17,969 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Tajikistan | 14,162 | 3.1% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Netherlands is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,740 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 27,870 | +10% |
| 2021 | 25,250 | −6.0% |
| 2020 | 26,870 | +11% |
| 2019 | 24,140 | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 22,000 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 22,000 | −4.3% |
| 2016 | 23,000 | −8.0% |
| 2015 | 25,000 | +16% |
| 2014 | 21,520 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 21,180 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 19,780 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 18,830 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 18,670 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed in Netherlands?
Netherlands produced 28,740 t in 2023, 6.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Netherlands rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of goats, fresh or processed?
Netherlands ranked 6th 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 Netherlands changed?
It rose by 36% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −18% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
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 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.