In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries that produce the best cheese in the world. For more countries, head on over to 12 Countries That Produce the Best Cheese in the World.
5. United States of America
Cheese Exports as of 2021: $1.8 billion
The United States of America is one of the largest exporting nations in the world. It sells weapons, oil, cars, corn, and a host of other products to a large number of countries. Additionally, American technology firms such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft dominate the consumer electronics and services segment. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the U.S. also exports a significant amount of cheese, as its cheese exports stood at $1.8 billion in 2021. Famous variants include Colby Jack, Baby Jack, and Monterey Jack.
4. French Republic
Cheese Exports as of 2021: $3.8 billion
The French Republic is a European nation that is one of the major global powers alongside the U.S., Canada, Japan, the U.K., and other countries. The French economy is worth $3.6 trillion with a high GDP per capita of $56,036. France has also had one of the strongest agriculture industries in the world, and it primarily exports wheat, beef, pork, potatoes, spring water, and malt. Additionally, French wine is renowned all over the world for its unique taste and quality. As if all this wasn’t enough, the French Republic also exported $3.8 billion worth of cheese in 2021. It is also estimated that there are more than 1,000 different types of French cheese ever made.
3. Italian Republic
Cheese Exports as of 2021: $4.2 billion
The Italian Republic, or simply Italy, is a European country that is known for being home to the Roman Empire – one of the largest contributors to modern civilization. Italy is known for its art, culture, and architecture. The country’s Renaissance revolution is well known, which produced some of the best artists and architects that the world has ever seen. The Italian Republic exported $4.2 billion worth of cheese in 2021, and its ‘king of cheeses’ is the Parmigiano Reggiano.
2. Netherlands
Cheese Exports as of 2021: $4.58 billion
The Netherlands is a European country that is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The country was one of the most influential and powerful nations of the 1500s and onward, as it established multiple trading posts all over the world and added different countries to its territories. The Dutch economy is worth $1.2 trillion with a GDP per capita of $68,572. It exported $4.58 billion of cheese in 2021, which weighed an absolutely massive 943,446 tons. Famous cheese variants include Noord-Hollandse Gouda, Edam Holland, and Boerenkaas.
1. Federal Republic of Germany
Cheese Exports as of 2021: $5.4 billion
The Federal Republic of Germany, or simply Germany, is the second largest country in Europe in terms of population. It is also one of the largest economies in the world, which is worth $5.3 trillion. Germany is known for its engineering prowess, and its car brands are among some of the best known in the world. However, these days the car industry is facing a downturn as a gas supply disruption due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting production. Germany sold $5.4 billion of cheese globally last year, and some of its famous varieties are the Allgäuer Bergkäse, Cambozola, and Butterkäse.
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