> In 2023 Japan produced 45,146 t of cheese from whole cow milk, the 49th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). The record was 47,564 t in 2020.

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# Cheese from whole cow milk production in Japan

In 2023 Japan produced 45,146 t of cheese from whole cow milk, the 49th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). The record was 47,564 t in 2020.

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Production, 202345,146 t
World rank49 of 95
10-year change—
Record47,564 t2020

## Cheese from whole cow milk in Japan, 2019–2023 (tonnes)

## Japan compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.20%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/iran/) | 50,940 | 0.22% |
| 48 | [Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/serbia/) | 47,565 | 0.21% |
| 49 | **Japan** | 45,146 | 0.20% |
| 50 | [Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/kazakhstan/) | 44,930 | 0.20% |
| 51 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/syria/) | 40,292 | 0.18% |

[Full ranking of 95 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/)

### Map of world production of cheese from whole cow milk

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Share of the world total; Japan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 45,146 | −2.2% |
| 2022 | 46,162 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 45,336 | −4.7% |
| 2020 | 47,564 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 44,397 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports345 t USD 4.1 m
Exporter rank72 of 123
Imports254,847 t USD 1.26 bn
Importer rank9 of 192
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](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cheese from whole cow milk in Japan?

Japan produced 45,146 t in 2023, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Japan rank in the world for production of cheese from whole cow milk?

Japan ranked 49th of 95 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 27.9% of the world total.

### Does Japan export or import cheese from whole cow milk?

In 2024 Japan reported exports of 345 t (USD 4.1 m) and imports of 254,847 t (USD 1.26 bn), 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/united-states/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/germany/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/france/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/italy/)[Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/netherlands/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/poland/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/turkey/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/russia/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/canada/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/united-kingdom/)[Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/denmark/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/argentina/)
[All countries producing cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/)

## Other products of Japan

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/japan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/japan/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/japan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/japan/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/japan/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/japan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/japan/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/japan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/japan/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/japan/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/japan/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/japan/)
[Agricultural production in Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/japan/)

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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