Global cheese consumption 2024, by country

In 2024, the European Union consumed about 9.5 million metric tons of cheese, an amount that far exceeded consumption numbers in other parts of the world. In 2019, China, which has a population three times as large as that of the EU, only consumed an estimated 409 thousand metric tons of cheese. 

Cheese in Canada

Not only did Canadians consume a considerable amount of cheese in 2022, but they also produce significant quantities of it. In 2021, the country produced an estimate of 540 million kilograms worth of cheese. Firm and semi-soft cheese were the two types to be produced the most in Canada.

Vegan cheese market

Vegan alternatives to established foods and dishes have become increasingly popular in recent years and the concept is still a growing market. One specific market in this vein is the global vegan cheese market. What was approximately worth about two billion U.S. dollars in 2015, is projected to grow to almost four billion U.S. dollars by 2024.