Mozzarella Cheese Market Updates

Mozzarella Cheese Market size was valued at USD 39.61 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 42.07 Billion in 2024 to USD 68.06 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

A blend of various niche and artisanal manufacturers, established dairy giants, and regional players, each vying for market share, make up the competitive landscape of the mozzarella cheese market. Leading multinational dairy companies, like Kraft Heinz, Nestlé, and Lactalis, have held on to large chunks of the global market. In order to guarantee availability of these products in international and domestic markets, these companies use their extensive production and widespread distribution networks to their advantage. These renowned brands have maintained their dominant position in the market by filling their products into foodservice supply chains and supermarket shelves. 'Nestlé', 'Kraft Heinz', 'Lactalis Group', 'Fonterra Co-operative Group', 'Bel Group (producer of Babybel cheese)', 'Sargento Foods Inc.', 'Arla Foods', 'Saputo Inc.', 'Groupe Savencia (formerly Bongrain)', 'Great Lakes Cheese Co.', 'Galbani (part of the Lactalis Group)', 'Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited', 'Land O'Lakes Inc.', 'Bega Cheese Limited', 'BelGioioso Cheese Inc.', 'Emmi Group', 'Leprino Foods', 'Sorrento Lactalis Inc.', 'Tillamook County Creamery Association', 'Schreiber Foods Inc.'

The demand for shredded mozzarella cheese and pre-packaged cheese in ready-to-eat and frozen food products is propelled by the vast changes in lifestyle and eating habits, coupled with the increasing preference for convenient meal options.

Rising Popularity of Plant-Based Alternatives: The population around the world is witnessing a gradual shift to plant-based foods and diets. This trend has driven the market demand for vegan alternatives of mozzarella cheese. To create products that fulfill this demand, producers are using plant-based ingredients. These include sunflower and coconut oil, along with nuts or soy. Mozzarella cheese made of these ingredients will appeal to vegan and dairy-free consumers.

North America, particularly the US, has become the largest region in the market due to its extensive consumption of mozzarella cheese, driven largely by the steady popularity of pizza and Italian-American cuisine in the region. This region’s growth can also be credited to the fact that it houses quite a few major mozzarella cheese producers.