Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed production in Iran
In 2023 Iran produced 15,822 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 8th largest in the world (3.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 51%. The record was 29,500 t in 2001.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 15,822 t
- World rank
- 8 of 35
- 10-year change
- +51%
- Record
- 29,500 t
- 2001
Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Iran, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Iran compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 3.0%
- 1.7% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +51%
- world −13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Niger | 35,196 | 6.8% |
| 7 | Turkey | 33,580 | 6.5% |
| 8 | Iran | 15,822 | 3.0% |
| 9 | Sudan | 13,385 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 11,485 | 2.2% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15,822 | −4.1% |
| 2022 | 16,507 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 16,162 | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 15,543 | +15% |
| 2019 | 13,525 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 13,149 | −29% |
| 2017 | 18,579 | +35% |
| 2016 | 13,718 | −13% |
| 2015 | 15,722 | +40% |
| 2014 | 11,194 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 10,452 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 10,052 | +11% |
| 2011 | 9,026 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 8,735 | −53% |
| 2009 | 18,750 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 18,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 18,000 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 17,500 | −41% |
| 2001 | 29,500 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 29,250 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 28,750 | +19% |
| 1998 | 24,250 | +11% |
| 1997 | 21,750 | −5.4% |
| 1996 | 23,000 | −3.2% |
| 1995 | 23,750 | −15% |
| 1994 | 28,000 | −0.9% |
| 1993 | 28,250 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 27,500 | −2.7% |
| 1991 | 28,250 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 28,000 | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 27,500 | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 27,250 | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 27,000 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 26,750 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 26,500 | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 26,000 | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 25,500 | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 25,000 | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 24,500 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 23,750 | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 23,250 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 22,350 | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 21,550 | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 20,750 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 20,000 | +4.6% |
| 1974 | 19,125 | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 18,750 | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 18,000 | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 17,500 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 17,500 | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 17,000 | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 16,250 | +8.3% |
| 1967 | 15,000 | +9.1% |
| 1966 | 13,750 | +10% |
| 1965 | 12,500 | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 12,000 | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 11,500 | +7.0% |
| 1962 | 10,750 | +7.5% |
| 1961 | 10,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Iran?
Iran produced 15,822 t in 2023, 3.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iran rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed?
Iran ranked 8th 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 Iran changed?
It rose by 51% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −13% for the world. The record was 29,500 t in 2001.
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 Iran is imputed by FAO. 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.