The export trajectory of Italian cheeses remains on a steady ascent, boasting a turnover of 4.1 billion euros in the initial ten months of 2023. These figures, signaling a global surge of 13.7% and a 15.8% uptick in the European market, are unveiled through analyses conducted by Confcooperative, the association of Italian cooperative producers, leveraging Istat data.

Spearheading this flourishing sector are the likes of fresh cheeses, grated varieties, and the undeniable titans—Grana Padano PDO and Parmigiano Reggiano PDO—registering volume growths of +12.5%, +7.7%, and +5.5%, respectively.