The Italian cheese industry continued to perform strongly in early 2025, driven by firm export growth, resilient domestic consumption, and high farmgate prices, despite early signs of a production slowdown.

According to the latest report from research firm Ismea, export volumes and values remain buoyant, with Italy consolidating its position as the world’s second-largest exporter of cheese and dairy by value, surpassing the Netherlands and France in 2024 and trailing only Germany.