In Russia, Cheese Production Increased by 1.1%, but Output Decreased to 82.2 Thousand Tons

At the same time, a structural redistribution is observed within the segment:

• cheese production increased by 1.1%, reaching 70.8 thousand tons;
• the output of cheese products decreased by 25.9%, down to 11.4 thousand tons.

In 2025, the consumption of the category decreased by 1.1%, totaling 1.323 million tons. However, mixed dynamics are also observed within the segment:

• cheese consumption increased by 1.5%;
• consumption of cheese products decreased by 15.1%.

This confirms a steady trend of consumers moving away from cheaper substitutes in favor of natural products.

Warehouse stocks demonstrate a similar structure:

• stocks of cheese products decreased by 24%, down to 11.7 thousand tons;
• in contrast, cheese stocks increased by 35%, reaching 79.1 thousand tons.

The growth in cheese stocks alongside increased production indicates a risk of forming an oversupply in the segment.