Cheese from whole cow milk production in Mexico
In 2023 Mexico produced 175,316 t of cheese from whole cow milk, the 23rd largest in the world (0.76% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 175,316 t
- World rank
- 23 of 95
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 175,316 t
- 2023
Cheese from whole cow milk in Mexico, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Mexico compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.76%
- 0.76% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Uzbekistan | 200,204 | 0.87% |
| 22 | Switzerland | 197,261 | 0.86% |
| 23 | Mexico | 175,316 | 0.76% |
| 24 | Czechia | 164,440 | 0.72% |
| 25 | Saudi Arabia | 145,379 | 0.63% |
Map of world production of cheese from whole cow milk
Share of the world total; Mexico is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175,316 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 172,273 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 169,323 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 160,779 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 159,571 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 153,953 | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 150,889 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 148,715 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 146,155 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 142,870 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 140,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 140,000 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 138,000 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 137,000 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 135,000 | −2.2% |
| 2008 | 138,000 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 133,000 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 133,000 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 132,800 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 132,654 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 126,521 | −8.3% |
| 2002 | 138,032 | −1.2% |
| 2001 | 139,646 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 133,509 | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 125,643 | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 116,864 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 116,409 | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 109,532 | −3.0% |
| 1995 | 112,891 | −4.6% |
| 1994 | 118,315 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 118,000 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 118,000 | +18% |
| 1991 | 100,000 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | 100,000 | −2.0% |
| 1989 | 102,000 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 100,470 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 100,470 | +29% |
| 1986 | 78,010 | +17% |
| 1985 | 66,500 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 66,500 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 66,500 | −3.6% |
| 1982 | 69,000 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 68,000 | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 67,000 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 66,000 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 66,000 | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 64,000 | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 62,000 | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 59,900 | +11% |
| 1974 | 54,000 | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 53,000 | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 52,000 | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 51,000 | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 50,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 50,000 | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 48,000 | +4.3% |
| 1967 | 46,000 | +7.0% |
| 1966 | 43,000 | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 41,000 | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 39,000 | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 38,000 | +5.6% |
| 1962 | 36,000 | +2.9% |
| 1961 | 35,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7,076 t USD 46.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 46 of 123
- Imports
- 209,114 t USD 1.04 bn
- Importer rank
- 10 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of cheese from whole cow milk in Mexico?
Mexico produced 175,316 t in 2023, 0.76% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mexico rank in the world for production of cheese from whole cow milk?
Mexico ranked 23rd of 95 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 27.9% of the world total.
How has the production of cheese from whole cow milk in Mexico changed?
It rose by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +25% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Mexico export or import cheese from whole cow milk?
In 2024 Mexico reported exports of 7,076 t (USD 46.6 m) and imports of 209,114 t (USD 1.04 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; the 2023 figure for Mexico 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.