Global Specialty Cheese Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
The global specialty cheese market size was estimated at USD 38,931.6 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 54,271.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$38,931.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$54,271.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
5.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide
Global specialty cheese market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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Global specialty cheese market highlights
- The global specialty cheese market generated a revenue of USD 38,931.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 54,271.4 million by 2030.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 5.8% by 2030.
- In terms of segment, fresh cheese accounted for a revenue of USD 14,093.0 million in 2024.
- Aged Cheese is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
- Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 38,931.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 54,271.4 million |
| Growth rate | 5.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Fresh cheese |
| Fastest growing segment | Aged Cheese |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Fresh Cheese, Aged Cheese, Soft Cheese, Blue Cheese, Flavored Cheese |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 21.3% of the global specialty cheese market in 2024.
- By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- By country, Mexico is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,500.7 million by 2030.
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Specialty Cheese Market Scope
Specialty cheese market segmentation & scope
Specialty Cheese Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargento Foods Inc. | View profile | 1001-5000 | Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States, North America | http://www.sargento.com |
| Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Villorba, Veneto, Italy, Europe | https://www.mzb-group.com |
| Emmi AG | View profile | 9296 | Landenbergstrasse 1, Lucerne, Switzerland, CH-6005 | https://www.emmi.com |
| Savencia SA | View profile | 21797 | 42 rue Rieussec, Viroflay, France, 78220 | https://www.savencia-fromagedairy.com |
| Fonterra Co-operative Group | View profile | 10001+ | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania | http://fonterra.com |
| Arla Foods | View profile | 10001+ | Viby, Skane Lan, Sweden, Europe | http://www.arla.com |
| Lactalis | View profile | 10001+ | Laval, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe | http://www.lactalis.fr |
| The Kroger Co | View profile | 414000 | 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202 | https://www.thekrogerco.com |
| Saputo Inc | View profile | 19200 | 6869 Metropolitain Boulevard East, St-Leonard, Montreal, QC, Canada, H1P 1X8 | https://www.saputo.com |
Global specialty cheese market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)
Top 10 countries: Specialty cheese market size, 2024 (US$M)
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Global specialty cheese market, by region, 2024 (US$M)
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