Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed production in Belgium
In 2023 Belgium produced 240 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 31st largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). The record was 2,210 t in 2015.
- Production, 2023
- 240 t
- World rank
- 31 of 35
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 2,210 t
- 2015
Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Belgium, 2011–2023 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Austria | 790 | 0.15% |
| 30 | Ecuador | 595 | 0.11% |
| 31 | Belgium | 240 | 0.05% |
| 32 | Croatia | 200 | 0.04% |
| 33 | Azerbaijan | 145 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 240 | +14% |
| 2022 | 210 | +91% |
| 2021 | 110 | −8.3% |
| 2020 | 120 | −20% |
| 2019 | 150 | −40% |
| 2018 | 250 | +32% |
| 2017 | 190 | +111% |
| 2016 | 90 | −96% |
| 2015 | 2,210 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 10 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2,139 t USD 20.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 4
- Imports
- 7,454 t USD 61.3 m
- Importer rank
- 1 of 8
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Belgium?
Belgium produced 240 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed?
Belgium ranked 31st of 35 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Spain with 14.5% of the world total.
Does Belgium export or import cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 2,139 t (USD 20.2 m) and imports of 7,454 t (USD 61.3 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
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 sheep, 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.