Cheese from whole cow milk production in Russia
In 2023 Russia produced 604,962 t of cheese from whole cow milk, the 8th largest in the world (2.63% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 39%. The record was 669,014 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 604,962 t
- World rank
- 8 of 95
- 10-year change
- +39%
- Record
- 669,014 t
- 2022
Cheese from whole cow milk in Russia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.6%
- 2.4% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +39%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Poland | 975,560 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Turkey | 773,082 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Russia | 604,962 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Canada | 569,350 | 2.5% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 509,900 | 2.2% |
Map of world production of cheese from whole 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 | 604,962 | −9.6% |
| 2022 | 669,014 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 647,400 | +13% |
| 2020 | 571,565 | +112% |
| 2019 | 269,216 | −42% |
| 2018 | 466,838 | −11% |
| 2017 | 527,421 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 489,170 | −3.3% |
| 2015 | 505,823 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 494,000 | +14% |
| 2013 | 435,000 | −3.5% |
| 2012 | 451,000 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 432,000 | −0.3% |
| 2010 | 433,375 | −2.4% |
| 2009 | 444,231 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 432,162 | −1.0% |
| 2007 | 436,646 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 421,022 | +11% |
| 2005 | 378,000 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 347,875 | −0.2% |
| 2003 | 348,686 | +10% |
| 2002 | 316,190 | +24% |
| 2001 | 255,000 | +16% |
| 2000 | 220,720 | +20% |
| 1999 | 184,590 | −0.1% |
| 1998 | 184,810 | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 173,630 | −9.1% |
| 1996 | 191,000 | −12% |
| 1995 | 216,881 | −24% |
| 1994 | 285,370 | −8.7% |
| 1993 | 312,518 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 298,876 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 28,905 t USD 103 m
- Exporter rank
- 30 of 123
- Imports
- 297,700 t USD 1.19 bn
- Importer rank
- 8 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 Russia?
Russia produced 604,962 t in 2023, 2.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of cheese from whole cow milk?
Russia ranked 8th 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 Russia changed?
It rose by 39% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +25% for the world. The record was 669,014 t in 2022.
Does Russia export or import cheese from whole cow milk?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 28,905 t (USD 103 m) and imports of 297,700 t (USD 1.19 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 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.