> In 2023 Syria produced 47,528 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 5th largest in the world (9.13% of the world total).

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/syria/

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

In 2023 Syria produced 47,528 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 5th largest in the world (9.13% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 20%. The record was 71,895 t in 2007.

Production, 202347,528 t
World rank5 of 35
10-year change−20%
Record71,895 t2007

## Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Syria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Syria compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total9.1%9.9% in 2013
10-year change−20%world −13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/italy/) | 73,760 | 14.2% |
| 4 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/france/) | 61,090 | 11.7% |
| 5 | **Syria** | 47,528 | 9.1% |
| 6 | [Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/niger/) | 35,196 | 6.8% |
| 7 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/turkey/) | 33,580 | 6.5% |

[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; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 47,528 | −2.8% |
| 2022 | 48,889 | −5.8% |
| 2021 | 51,920 | −6.0% |
| 2020 | 55,230 | +25% |
| 2019 | 44,042 | −15% |
| 2018 | 52,085 | −0.3% |
| 2017 | 52,245 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 50,829 | −2.5% |
| 2015 | 52,127 | −12% |
| 2014 | 59,388 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 59,293 | −2.7% |
| 2012 | 60,939 | −1.9% |
| 2011 | 62,120 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 57,107 | −5.8% |
| 2009 | 60,620 | −5.7% |
| 2008 | 64,300 | −11% |
| 2007 | 71,895 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 69,185 | +16% |
| 2005 | 59,529 | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 56,306 | +15% |
| 2003 | 48,933 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 48,819 | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 45,110 | +13% |
| 2000 | 39,891 | −1.4% |
| 1999 | 40,471 | −26% |
| 1998 | 54,763 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 50,241 | +19% |
| 1996 | 42,096 | +19% |
| 1995 | 35,478 | −2.9% |
| 1994 | 36,553 | +13% |
| 1993 | 32,313 | −33% |
| 1992 | 48,547 | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 48,236 | +15% |
| 1990 | 42,043 | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 39,189 | −6.1% |
| 1988 | 41,730 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 40,492 | +62% |
| 1986 | 25,000 | −27% |
| 1985 | 34,263 | +25% |
| 1984 | 27,488 | −28% |
| 1983 | 38,097 | +12% |
| 1982 | 34,034 | −1.1% |
| 1981 | 34,420 | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 33,475 | +31% |
| 1979 | 25,514 | +45% |
| 1978 | 17,603 | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 17,571 | −21% |
| 1976 | 22,200 | +18% |
| 1975 | 18,811 | +25% |
| 1974 | 15,092 | +50% |
| 1973 | 10,070 | −39% |
| 1972 | 16,451 | −11% |
| 1971 | 18,525 | +20% |
| 1970 | 15,383 | −17% |
| 1969 | 18,426 | −9.9% |
| 1968 | 20,445 | +14% |
| 1967 | 17,862 | +12% |
| 1966 | 15,901 | −24% |
| 1965 | 20,892 | +6.9% |
| 1964 | 19,542 | −31% |
| 1963 | 28,175 | +91% |
| 1962 | 14,766 | −1.6% |
| 1961 | 15,000 | — |

## Questions and answers

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

Syria produced 47,528 t in 2023, 9.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Syria ranked 5th 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 Syria changed?

It fell by 20% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −13% for the world. The record was 71,895 t in 2007.

### 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

[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/)[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/)[Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/yemen/)
[All countries producing cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-milk-of-sheep/)

## Other products of Syria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/syria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/syria/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/syria/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/syria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/syria/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/syria/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/syria/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/syria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/syria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/syria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/syria/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/syria/)
[Agricultural production in Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/syria/)

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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