Cheese from whole cow milk production in Tunisia
In 2023 Tunisia produced 6,773 t of cheese from whole cow milk, the 70th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%. The record was 7,056 t in 2017.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 6,773 t
- World rank
- 70 of 95
- 10-year change
- +20%
- Record
- 7,056 t
- 2017
Cheese from whole cow milk in Tunisia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Tunisia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.03% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +20%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 72 | Zambia | 6,062 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of cheese from whole cow milk
Share of the world total; Tunisia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,773 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 6,689 | −1.8% |
| 2021 | 6,809 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 6,710 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 6,689 | −1.2% |
| 2018 | 6,769 | −4.1% |
| 2017 | 7,056 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 6,962 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 6,715 | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 6,110 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 5,631 | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 5,122 | −1.2% |
| 2011 | 5,183 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 5,028 | −1.7% |
| 2009 | 5,115 | +15% |
| 2008 | 4,455 | +86% |
| 2007 | 2,392 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,392 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,392 | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 2,244 | −8.1% |
| 2003 | 2,442 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 2,392 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 2,326 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 2,244 | +11% |
| 1999 | 2,023 | +11% |
| 1998 | 1,815 | +12% |
| 1997 | 1,625 | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 1,518 | +11% |
| 1995 | 1,363 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 1,310 | +16% |
| 1993 | 1,130 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 1,091 | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 1,033 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 1,021 | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 939 | +7.9% |
| 1988 | 870 | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 834 | −2.2% |
| 1986 | 853 | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 808 | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 764 | +32% |
| 1983 | 578 | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 571 | −6.4% |
| 1981 | 610 | +16% |
| 1980 | 528 | +67% |
| 1979 | 317 | −50% |
| 1978 | 640 | −9.9% |
| 1977 | 710 | +9.6% |
| 1976 | 648 | +25% |
| 1975 | 518 | +25% |
| 1974 | 416 | +12% |
| 1973 | 371 | −7.5% |
| 1972 | 401 | +14% |
| 1971 | 353 | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 346 | −13% |
| 1969 | 396 | −3.9% |
| 1968 | 412 | −4.0% |
| 1967 | 429 | +8.3% |
| 1966 | 396 | +20% |
| 1965 | 330 | +11% |
| 1964 | 297 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 297 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 297 | −10.0% |
| 1961 | 330 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 63 t USD 215,000
- Exporter rank
- 90 of 123
- Imports
- 2,575 t USD 14.5 m
- Importer rank
- 95 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia produced 6,773 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tunisia rank in the world for production of cheese from whole cow milk?
Tunisia ranked 70th 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 Tunisia changed?
It rose by 20% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +25% for the world. The record was 7,056 t in 2017.
Does Tunisia export or import cheese from whole cow milk?
In 2024 Tunisia reported exports of 63 t (USD 215,000) and imports of 2,575 t (USD 14.5 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 Tunisia 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.