Cheese from whole cow milk production in Moldova
In 2023 Moldova produced 2,887 t of cheese from whole cow milk, the 79th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 44%. The record was 3,771 t in 1993.
- Production, 2023
- 2,887 t
- World rank
- 79 of 95
- 10-year change
- +44%
- Record
- 3,771 t
- 1993
Cheese from whole cow milk in Moldova, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Moldova compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +44%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | Oman | 3,807 | 0.02% |
| 78 | Turkmenistan | 3,409 | 0.01% |
| 79 | Moldova | 2,887 | 0.01% |
| 80 | Zimbabwe | 2,601 | 0.01% |
| 81 | Costa Rica | 2,537 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of cheese from whole cow milk
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,887 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 2,744 | −8.9% |
| 2021 | 3,011 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 2,874 | +57% |
| 2019 | 1,833 | −23% |
| 2018 | 2,391 | −7.9% |
| 2017 | 2,596 | +41% |
| 2016 | 1,844 | −4.1% |
| 2015 | 1,923 | −3.4% |
| 2014 | 1,990 | −0.5% |
| 2013 | 2,000 | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 1,863 | −3.0% |
| 2011 | 1,920 | −15% |
| 2010 | 2,262 | +80% |
| 2009 | 1,258 | −50% |
| 2008 | 2,519 | +24% |
| 2007 | 2,035 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 2,008 | −16% |
| 2005 | 2,380 | +25% |
| 2004 | 1,904 | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 1,836 | −0.9% |
| 2002 | 1,852 | +35% |
| 2001 | 1,376 | +31% |
| 2000 | 1,051 | −4.5% |
| 1999 | 1,100 | −2.6% |
| 1998 | 1,129 | +1.4% |
| 1997 | 1,113 | −21% |
| 1996 | 1,405 | −16% |
| 1995 | 1,664 | −32% |
| 1994 | 2,451 | −35% |
| 1993 | 3,771 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 3,700 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23 t USD 157,000
- Exporter rank
- 95 of 123
- Imports
- 11,076 t USD 55.7 m
- Importer rank
- 67 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 Moldova?
Moldova produced 2,887 t in 2023, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of cheese from whole cow milk?
Moldova ranked 79th 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 Moldova changed?
It rose by 44% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +25% for the world. The record was 3,771 t in 1993.
Does Moldova export or import cheese from whole cow milk?
In 2024 Moldova reported exports of 23 t (USD 157,000) and imports of 11,076 t (USD 55.7 m), 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
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.