> In 2023 Azerbaijan produced 145 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 33rd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total).

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# Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed production in Azerbaijan

In 2023 Azerbaijan produced 145 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 33rd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 13%. The record was 175 t in 2004.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 2023145 t
World rank33 of 35
10-year change−13%
Record175 t2004

## Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Azerbaijan, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Azerbaijan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.03%0.03% in 2013
10-year change−13%world −13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 31 | [Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/belgium/) | 240 | 0.05% |
| 32 | [Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/croatia/) | 200 | 0.04% |
| 33 | **Azerbaijan** | 145 | 0.03% |
| 34 | [Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/hungary/) | 93 | 0.02% |
| 35 | [Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/poland/) | 44 | 0.01% |

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

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

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 145 | −2.7% |
| 2022 | 149 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 149 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 148 | −2.0% |
| 2019 | 151 | −3.8% |
| 2018 | 157 | −2.5% |
| 2017 | 161 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 158 | +10% |
| 2015 | 143 | +11% |
| 2014 | 129 | −23% |
| 2013 | 167 | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 157 | +13% |
| 2011 | 139 | +15% |
| 2010 | 121 | −31% |
| 2009 | 175 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 175 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 175 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 175 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 175 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 175 | +99% |
| 2003 | 88 | +69% |
| 2002 | 52 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan produced 145 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Azerbaijan ranked 33rd of 35 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Spain with 14.5% of the world total.

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

It fell by 13% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −13% for the world. The record was 175 t in 2004.

### 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 Azerbaijan is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/spain/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/china/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/italy/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/france/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/syria/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/niger/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/turkey/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/iran/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/sudan/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/afghanistan/)[Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/jordan/)[Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/bulgaria/)
[All countries producing cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/)

## Other products of Azerbaijan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/azerbaijan/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/azerbaijan/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/azerbaijan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/azerbaijan/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/azerbaijan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/azerbaijan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/azerbaijan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/azerbaijan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/azerbaijan/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/azerbaijan/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/azerbaijan/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/azerbaijan/)
[Agricultural production in Azerbaijan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/azerbaijan/)

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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