Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed production in Ukraine
In 2023 Ukraine produced 2,875 t of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed, the 20th largest in the world (0.55% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 74%. The record was 12,900 t in 2010.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,875 t
- World rank
- 20 of 35
- 10-year change
- −74%
- Record
- 12,900 t
- 2010
Cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Ukraine, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.55%
- 1.9% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −74%
- world −13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Slovakia | 3,632 | 0.70% |
| 19 | Romania | 3,360 | 0.65% |
| 20 | Ukraine | 2,875 | 0.55% |
| 21 | Morocco | 2,458 | 0.47% |
| 22 | Lebanon | 1,981 | 0.38% |
Map of world production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,875 | −7.3% |
| 2022 | 3,100 | −17% |
| 2021 | 3,725 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 3,675 | −1.3% |
| 2019 | 3,725 | −18% |
| 2018 | 4,532 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 4,250 | −0.4% |
| 2016 | 4,269 | −20% |
| 2015 | 5,362 | −9.3% |
| 2014 | 5,912 | −47% |
| 2013 | 11,109 | −2.1% |
| 2012 | 11,348 | −7.7% |
| 2011 | 12,300 | −4.7% |
| 2010 | 12,900 | +85% |
| 2009 | 6,975 | +17% |
| 2008 | 5,975 | −2.4% |
| 2007 | 6,125 | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 5,725 | −5.0% |
| 2005 | 6,026 | −21% |
| 2004 | 7,594 | +73% |
| 2003 | 4,402 | −7.3% |
| 2002 | 4,750 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 4,525 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 4,400 | −2.2% |
| 1999 | 4,500 | −5.3% |
| 1998 | 4,750 | −9.5% |
| 1997 | 5,250 | −8.7% |
| 1996 | 5,750 | −8.0% |
| 1995 | 6,250 | −3.8% |
| 1994 | 6,500 | +8.3% |
| 1993 | 6,000 | +9.1% |
| 1992 | 5,500 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed in Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 2,875 t in 2023, 0.55% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of cheese from milk of sheep, fresh or processed?
Ukraine ranked 20th 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 74% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −13% for the world. The record was 12,900 t in 2010.
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 Ukraine 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.