Cheese from skimmed cow milk production in Russia
In 2023 Russia produced 186,994 t of cheese from skimmed cow milk, the 5th largest in the world (6.83% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 10.0%. The record was 350,000 t in 1993.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 186,994 t
- World rank
- 5 of 44
- 10-year change
- +10.0%
- Record
- 350,000 t
- 1993
Cheese from skimmed cow milk in Russia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 6.8%
- 6.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +10.0%
- world −2.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Iran | 247,180 | 9.0% |
| 4 | United States | 206,721 | 7.6% |
| 5 | Russia | 186,994 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Egypt | 184,743 | 6.8% |
| 7 | China | 136,144 | 5.0% |
Map of world production of cheese from skimmed cow milk
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 186,994 | −4.7% |
| 2022 | 196,182 | +11% |
| 2021 | 176,959 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 173,923 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 167,809 | −15% |
| 2018 | 196,482 | −4.2% |
| 2017 | 205,142 | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 189,955 | −2.8% |
| 2015 | 195,497 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 192,789 | +13% |
| 2013 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | 170,000 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 170,000 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 166,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 166,000 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 166,000 | −2.4% |
| 2004 | 170,000 | −5.6% |
| 2003 | 180,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 180,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 180,000 | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 170,000 | −5.6% |
| 1999 | 180,000 | −10.0% |
| 1998 | 200,000 | −6.1% |
| 1997 | 213,000 | −10% |
| 1996 | 237,000 | −8.8% |
| 1995 | 260,000 | −21% |
| 1994 | 328,000 | −6.3% |
| 1993 | 350,000 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 340,000 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from skimmed cow milk in Russia?
Russia produced 186,994 t in 2023, 6.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of cheese from skimmed cow milk?
Russia ranked 5th of 44 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 24.9% of the world total.
How has the production of cheese from skimmed cow milk in Russia changed?
It rose by 10.0% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −2.6% for the world. The record was 350,000 t in 1993.
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 Russia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.