Yoghurt production in Cyprus
In 2023 Cyprus produced 13,980 t of yoghurt, the 29th largest in the world (0.28% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 69%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2023
- 13,980 t
- World rank
- 29 of 38
- 10-year change
- +69%
- Record
- 13,980 t
- 2023
Yoghurt in Cyprus, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Cyprus compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.28%
- 0.24% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +69%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Estonia | 18,680 | 0.37% |
| 28 | Thailand | 17,619 | 0.35% |
| 29 | Cyprus | 13,980 | 0.28% |
| 30 | Turkey | 10,949 | 0.22% |
| 31 | Portugal | 10,510 | 0.21% |
Map of world production of yoghurt
Share of the world total; Cyprus is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,980 | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 12,920 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 12,850 | −1.5% |
| 2020 | 13,040 | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 11,860 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 11,400 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 11,010 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 10,860 | +18% |
| 2015 | 9,190 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 9,080 | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 8,280 | −2.8% |
| 2012 | 8,520 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 8,260 | −6.6% |
| 2010 | 8,840 | +1,801% |
| 2009 | 465 | +210% |
| 2008 | 150 | −5.7% |
| 2007 | 159 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 159 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 159 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 159 | −24% |
| 2003 | 209 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 207 | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 204 | +21% |
| 2000 | 169 | +21% |
| 1999 | 140 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 140 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 140 | −5.4% |
| 1996 | 148 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 147 | −27% |
| 1994 | 201 | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 192 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 190 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 190 | −3.1% |
| 1990 | 196 | −7.1% |
| 1989 | 211 | −2.8% |
| 1988 | 217 | −4.8% |
| 1987 | 228 | +7.0% |
| 1986 | 213 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 207 | +11% |
| 1984 | 186 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 182 | −1.6% |
| 1982 | 185 | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 180 | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 164 | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 154 | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 152 | −1.9% |
| 1977 | 155 | +85% |
| 1976 | 84 | +45% |
| 1975 | 58 | −52% |
| 1974 | 120 | −26% |
| 1973 | 162 | +16% |
| 1972 | 140 | −0.7% |
| 1971 | 141 | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 129 | +7.5% |
| 1969 | 120 | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 114 | −9.5% |
| 1967 | 126 | +17% |
| 1966 | 108 | −20% |
| 1965 | 135 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 135 | +29% |
| 1963 | 105 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 105 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 105 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 5 t USD 18,000
- Exporter rank
- 22 of 27
- Imports
- 2,482 t USD 6.4 m
- Importer rank
- 13 of 48
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 yoghurt in Cyprus?
Cyprus produced 13,980 t in 2023, 0.28% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Cyprus rank in the world for production of yoghurt?
Cyprus ranked 29th of 38 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 17.1% of the world total.
How has the production of yoghurt in Cyprus changed?
It rose by 69% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +42% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Cyprus export or import yoghurt?
In 2024 Cyprus reported exports of 5 t (USD 18,000) and imports of 2,482 t (USD 6.4 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.