The global mozzarella cheese market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.38% over the forecast period to reach a market size of US$26.110 billion in 2030, up from US$20.094 billion in 2025.
Mozzarella Cheese is an Italian cheese product produced from Italian buffalo’s milk using the pasta filet method. The color of the cheese is usually white but may vary according to the animal’s diet and the output of the milk. The cheese has a higher moisture content, and because of that, it is usually served the day after it is made. It can be kept in vacuum-sealed packages for a significant amount of time. Several types of mozzarella cheese are used for various kinds of pizza and pasta dishes, and it is also used or served with basil and sliced tomatoes. Several variants of the cheese have been formulated over time. One of them is low-moisture mozzarella cheese, which is used especially on pizza. This variant type is widely used in the food service industry because of its minimum galactose content.
Consumer preference toward moderate or minimum brewing for cheese on pizza has led to the adoption of different types of mozzarella cheese variants.
In Italy, the buffalo milk is used to prepare the mozzarella cheese. Most of the prepared or made mozzarella cheese is from approved buffalo milk and only in certain countries. The cheese's significance is greater than the mozzarella, which uses semi-coagulated milk and other nonitalian cheddars. These types of cheeses can also be produced using cow’s cheese, sheep’s cheese, and even goat’s cheese, with the goat cheese variety gaining popularity since it’s easier to digest than cow’s milk. However, it is a relatively new approach to cheese production and currently does not have many manufacturers.
Mozzarella made from cow’s milk is cheaper than the one made from buffalo milk. Major companies have been developing clean, healthy, and nutritious mozzarella cheese products, with plant-based cheese generating significant demand in the market. The companies and startups have been playing an imperative role in the growth of the market.
Pizza cheese will drive market growth. Several varieties and types of cheese are manufactured, especially for pizza use. These include modified and processed mozzarella cheeses and variants. Most of the content in pizza cheese is typically mozzarella, which will have a positive market impact because pizza is widely popular worldwide. The International Dictionary of Food and Cooking states that pizza cheese resembles mozzarella made from cow’s milk. It is a soft-spun curd cheese. Low-moisture mozzarella cheese is widely used to produce pizza cheese. Cheese is usually available in blocks, and it can be sliced or made into granules for use in other types of food dishes.
The advantage of lower moisture mozzarella is that it is easier to grate, has a firm texture, and has better melting and browning characteristics. It is also less perishable. Mozzarella is the most popular and used pizza cheese globally. In the United States, 30% of products are made of mozzarella-type cheeses, including pizza cheeses. Various companies, manufacturers, and food chains have been experimenting and developing innovative and novel pizza cheese products for their use in the food service industry.
The health benefits of mozzarella will have a significant impact on the market. Mozzarella cheese is registering considerable growth because of its various health benefits. Consumers are moving towards healthier and more nutritious products, which will majorly impact the cheese market. Using the right cheese product is imperative as it will have a major impact on body weight and health. Niacin and Vitamin B3, found in mozzarella cheese, are used to alleviate the effects of different diseases, including arthritis. Alongside those, it is anti-diabetic due to different factors. Biotin deficiency is a global issue for many females, especially during pregnancy. Mozzarella cheese aids in alleviating this deficiency. These types of health benefits and properties will have a major positive impact on the global mozzarella cheese market.
Obesity has become a major problem globally. According to the World Health Organisation, worldwide adult obesity has increased more than double since 1990. In 2022, around 2.5 billion people above 18 years of age were overweight, and of that, 890 million people were obese globally. Over 16% of the global population in 2022 was obese, and 43% of adults worldwide were overweight. The reason why these products lead to excess weight and obesity over time is the high energy imbalance between calories used and taken in. A high level of saturated fat is present in the cheese, which is primarily the reason for the increase in body weight. In terms of disease prevention, there is a problem with cheese as it has saturated fats, which predispose the consumer to non-communicable ailments like sickness of the bones and muscles, heart illnesses, and cancers of the breast, liver, and colon, among others.
There has been an increase in the number of health-conscious consumers worldwide who are reducing their use of high-fat-containing products. Mozzarella is also known to have a significant level of saturated fat content, which may adversely affect market growth prospects in the coming years. Several groups and businesses are attempting to change cheese-based goods by reducing dairy content and shifting to plant-based alternatives.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Mozzarella Cheese Market Size in 2025 | US$20.094 billion |
| Mozzarella Cheese Market Size in 2030 | US$26.110 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.38% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in the Mozzarella Cheese Market | |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |