Cheese from whole cow milk production in North Macedonia
In 2023 North Macedonia produced 6,866 t of cheese from whole cow milk, the 69th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 11,583 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 6,866 t
- World rank
- 69 of 95
- 10-year change
- −14%
- Record
- 11,583 t
- 2020
Cheese from whole cow milk in North Macedonia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.04% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −14%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9,153 | 0.04% |
| 68 | Dominican Republic | 7,209 | 0.03% |
| 69 | North Macedonia | 6,866 | 0.03% |
| 70 | Tunisia | 6,773 | 0.03% |
| 71 | Ethiopia | 6,746 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of cheese from whole cow milk
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,866 | −25% |
| 2022 | 9,162 | −2.4% |
| 2021 | 9,388 | −19% |
| 2020 | 11,583 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 10,998 | −0.3% |
| 2018 | 11,028 | +25% |
| 2017 | 8,818 | −0.6% |
| 2016 | 8,871 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 8,183 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 8,000 | −5.9% |
| 2012 | 8,500 | −0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,525 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 7,973 | +22% |
| 2009 | 6,558 | −27% |
| 2008 | 8,943 | +42% |
| 2007 | 6,309 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 6,180 | +10% |
| 2005 | 5,613 | +32% |
| 2004 | 4,250 | +12% |
| 2003 | 3,790 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 3,655 | +46% |
| 2001 | 2,500 | +25% |
| 2000 | 2,000 | +45% |
| 1999 | 1,376 | −8.4% |
| 1998 | 1,502 | +13% |
| 1997 | 1,334 | −10% |
| 1996 | 1,490 | −12% |
| 1995 | 1,695 | +9.6% |
| 1994 | 1,546 | +68% |
| 1993 | 919 | +45% |
| 1992 | 632 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 559 t USD 3.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 67 of 123
- Imports
- 6,786 t USD 34.5 m
- Importer rank
- 77 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 6,866 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of cheese from whole cow milk?
North Macedonia ranked 69th 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 North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 14% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +25% for the world. The record was 11,583 t in 2020.
Does North Macedonia export or import cheese from whole cow milk?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 559 t (USD 3.8 m) and imports of 6,786 t (USD 34.5 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; the 2023 figure for North Macedonia 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.