North America Cheese Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Industry Analysis: By Source, By Type, By Product, By Distribution Channel and Country Forecast 2020-2031  

North America Cheese Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Industry Analysis: By Source (Buffalo Milk, Cow Milk, Sheep Milk, Goat Milk), By Type (Natural Cheese, Processed Cheese), By Product (Mozzarella, Parmesan, Roquefort, Cheddar, Feta, Others), By Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Food Specialty Stores, Others) and Country Forecast 2020-2031  

North America Cheese Market size was valued at US$ 47.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 65.5 billion by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 4.6% from 2025-2031. The report provides a detailed overview of the market, and that can be segmented by Source, by Type, by Product, and by Distribution Channel. By source, the market has been segmented into Buffalo Milk, Cow Milk, Sheep Milk, Goat Milk. The buffalo milk cheese segment is likely to be the largest and fastest-growing segment in terms of source. Based on type, the market is segmented into Natural Cheese, Processed Cheese. Among these, the natural cheese segment is expected to have the fastest-growing market during the forecast period 2022-2028. Based on product, the market is segmented into Mozzarella, Parmesan, Roquefort, Cheddar, Feta, Others.

The mozzarella segment accounts for the largest share in 2021. Parmesan segment is the second-largest share during the forecast period 2022-2028. Based on the distribution channel, the segment has been segregated into Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Food Specialty Stores, Other. The supermarket segment is expected to dominate other segments in the market. The hypermarket segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period according to precision business insights.  

North America Cheese Market Dynamics

Drivers: The market for cheese in North America is being driven by an increase in the number of cheese varieties available with various flavours, rising demand for foods rich in protein, and shifting dietary habits.

North America Cheese Market Segmentation Analysis

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Market Size in 2024

US$ 47.9 billion

Market Size in 2031

US$ 65.5 billion

By Source

  • Buffalo Milk
  • Cow Milk
  • Sheep Milk
  • Goat Milk

By Type

  • Natural Cheese
  • Processed Cheese

By Product

  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Roquefort
  • Cheddar
  • Feta
  • Others

By Distribution Channel

  • Hypermarkets
  • Supermarkets
  • Convenience Stores
  • Food Specialty Stores
  • Others

Key Features of the Report

  • The North America cheese market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2020 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitors overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments and startup’s details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter’s Five Force Analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The North America cheese market size was valued at US$ 47.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a significant CAGR of 4.6% from 2025-2031.

Cheese has a high fat content, which limits its consumption by the obese population and restrains the market growth.

The key players of market are Mother Dairy, Almarai, Bega Cheese, Cady Cheese Factory, Amul, Parag Milk Foods, Hook's Cheese Company, Bel Group, Brunkow Cheese Factory, Bletsoe Cheese, Kraft and Burnett Dairy.

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1. Executive Summary
2. North America Cheese Market Introduction
2.1. North America Cheese Market Taxonomy
2.2. North America Cheese Market Definitions
2.2.1. Source
2.2.2. Type
2.2.3. Product
2.2.4. Distribution Channel
3. North America Cheese Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. North America Cheese Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis
3.6. North America Cheese Market Competition Landscape
4. North America Cheese Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031
4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5. North America Cheese Market Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031
5.1. Buffalo Milk
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.2. Cow Milk
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.3. Sheep Milk
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.4. Goat Milk
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6. North America Cheese Market Forecast, By Type, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031
6.1. Natural Cheese
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.2. Processed Cheese
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7. North America Cheese Market Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031
7.1. Mozzarella
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.2. Parmesan
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.3. Roquefort
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.4. Cheddar
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.5. Feta
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.6. Others
7.6.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.6.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8. North America Cheese Market Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031
8.1. Hypermarkets
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.2. Supermarkets
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.3. Convenience Stores
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.4. Food Specialty Stores
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.5. Others
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9. North America Cheese Market Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn) 
9.1. U.S.
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.2. Canada
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
9.3. North America Cheese Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Type, By Product, By Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2030
10. U.S. Cheese Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn) 
10.1. Type Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.1.1. Buffalo Milk
10.1.2. Cow Milk
10.1.3. Sheep Milk
10.1.4. Goat Milk
10.2. Type Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.2.1. Natural Cheese
10.2.2. Processed Cheese
10.3. Product Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.3.1. Mozzarella
10.3.2. Parmesan
10.3.3. Roquefort
10.3.4. Cheddar
10.3.5. Feta
10.3.6. Others
10.4. Distribution Channel Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.4.1. Hypermarkets
10.4.2. Supermarkets
10.4.3. Convenience Stores
10.4.4. Food Specialty Stores
10.4.5. Others
10.5. U.S. Cheese Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Type, By Product, By Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2030
10.6. U.S. Cheese Market Dynamics Trends
11. Canada Cheese Market Analysis, 2020 - 2024 and Forecast, 2025 - 2031 (Revenue, USD Mn) 
11.1. Type Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.1.1. Buffalo Milk
11.1.2. Cow Milk
11.1.3. Sheep Milk
11.1.4. Goat Milk
11.2. Type Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.2.1. Natural Cheese
11.2.2. Processed Cheese
11.3. Product Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.3.1. Mozzarella
11.3.2. Parmesan
11.3.3. Roquefort
11.3.4. Cheddar
11.3.5. Feta
11.3.6. Others
11.4. Distribution Channel Analysis 2020 - 2024 and Forecast 2025 - 2031 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.4.1. Hypermarkets
11.4.2. Supermarkets
11.4.3. Convenience Stores
11.4.4. Food Specialty Stores
11.4.5. Others
11.5. Canada Cheese Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Type, By Product, By Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2030
11.6. Canada Cheese Market Dynamics Trends
12. Competition Landscape 
12.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
12.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Feedstock Material & Service Offerings, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
12.2.1. Agropur
12.2.2. Hilmar Cheese Company
12.2.3. Saputo Cheese USA
12.2.4. Leprino Foods
12.2.5. Associated Milk Producers Inc.
12.2.6. Great Lakes Cheese
12.2.7. BelGioioso Cheese
12.2.8. Foremost Farms USA
12.2.9. Lactalis American Group
12.2.10. Latin Foods, Inc.
12.2.11. Carmelis Goat Cheese
12.2.12. The Cheese Factory Limited
12.2.13. Jersy land Organics
13. Research Methodology
14. Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • Agropur
  • Hilmar Cheese Company
  • Saputo Cheese USA
  • Leprino Foods
  • Associated Milk Producers Inc.
  • Great Lakes Cheese
  • BelGioioso Cheese
  • Foremost Farms USA
  • Lactalis American Group
  • Latin Foods, Inc.
  • Carmelis Goat Cheese
  • The Cheese Factory Limited
  • Jersy land Organics

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