Italy’s dairy industry delivered an outstanding export performance in 2025, but mounting geopolitical tensions are now threatening to derail its growth trajectory. According to data released by the Italian dairy producers’ association, Assolatte, Italy exported 680,000 tonnes of cheese in 2025, generating €6.1 billion in value, rising to €6.7 billion when considering the entire dairy sector.
Compared with 2024, exports increased by 4.6% in volume and 12.8% in value, confirming the sector’s role as a driving force for Italian agrifood on global markets. The performance is particularly notable given the broader context: another flagship sector, such as wine, while containing losses, has been forced to slow down amid tariffs, weakening consumption, and ongoing war scenarios.
