> 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).

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# 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.

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Production, 202328,740 t
World rank6 of 35
10-year change+36%
Record28,740 t2023

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

## Netherlands compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total6.3%3.8% in 2013
10-year change+36%world −18%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | [Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/niger/) | 43,063 | 9.4% |
| 5 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/iran/) | 40,163 | 8.8% |
| 6 | **Netherlands** | 28,740 | 6.3% |
| 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% |

[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

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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

[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/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/mexico/)[Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/tajikistan/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-goats/afghanistan/)[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 Netherlands

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/netherlands/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/netherlands/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/netherlands/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/netherlands/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/netherlands/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/netherlands/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/netherlands/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/netherlands/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/netherlands/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/netherlands/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/netherlands/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/netherlands/)
[Agricultural production in Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/country/netherlands/)

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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