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What country is the top producer of cheese globally?

Czechia

Amount of Cheese Produced: 154,088 metric tons

Czech cheese consumers are turning to fresh cheeses especially soft cheese, which they see as healthier

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South Sudan

Amount of Cheese Produced: 161,272  metric tons

Most people wouldn't expect to see South Sudan on this list. After all, the country isn't necessarily known for its cheese production.

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Mexico

Amount of Cheese Produced:170,158  metric tons

Mexico s cheese production has increased significantly since 2012, with an average year-over-year growth of about 6 percent.

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China

Amount of Cheese Produced:186,487 metric tons

China has seen a significant increase in cheese production, almost doubling in the past 50 years. 

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Ukraine

Amount of Cheese Produced:198,252 metric tons

Ukraine s cheese production started to decrease significantly in the 1990s, but that changed at the turn of the century

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Venezuela

Amount of Cheese Produced:207,298metric tons

Though international styles like mozzarella and gouda are popular, Venezuela also has over 30 artisanal cheeses

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Switzerland

211,539 metric tons

The homeland of fondue and raclette, Switzerland has always relied on cheese. 

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Greece

AMOUNT OF CHEESE PRODUCED:213,040METRIC TONS

The homeland of fondue and raclette, Switzerland has always relied on cheese. 

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Belarus

AMOUNT OF CHEESE PRODUCED:214,071 METRIC TONS

The top three producers of cheese in Belarus include Savushkin Product as well as the Byarozauski and Turauski plants

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Turkey

AMOUNT OF CHEESE PRODUCED:242,233 METRIC TONS

Turkey is particularly known for its fresh white cheeses known as beyaz peynir (similar to feta)

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United States

AMOUNT OF CHEESE PRODUCED:6.32 million  METRIC TONS

Turkey is particularly known for its fresh white cheeses known as beyaz peynir (similar to feta)

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