Parmigiano Reggiano PDO consolidated its global positioning in 2025, closing the year with solid economic growth in the foreign markets despite a complex international environment, according to data released by the Protection Consortium.
Consumer turnover reached €3.96 billion, driven primarily by expansion in international markets, while the domestic market experienced a significant fall in volumes.
Total production rose to 4.19 million wheels, marking a +2.7% increase compared to 4.079 million in 2024. For the first time, exports accounted for more than half of total sales, reaching 50.5%, equivalent to 74,980 tonnes (+2.7%). Growth was particularly strong in non-EU markets, which expanded by +4.2%. Among key destinations, the United Kingdom recorded an increase of +7.8% with 8,400 tonnes, Canada grew by +8.3% to 3,900 tonnes, and Sweden posted +8.8% with 2,500 tonnes. The United States remained the leading foreign market with +2.3% growth, reaching 16,800 tonnes, while France (-0.3%, 14,800 tonnes) and Germany (+0.1%, 10,400 tonnes) remained broadly stable.
Prices at origin showed strong gains. The average price of 12-month Parmigiano Reggiano reached €13.22/kg, up +20.6% compared to 2024, while the 24-month variety increased by +24.8%, rising from €12.50/kg to €15.59/kg.
However, challenges persist internationally. In the United States, total tariffs have risen to 25%, up from 15%, creating uncertainty and slowing import flows. “The geopolitical and trade environment represents a concrete risk for 2026,” the Consortium warned.
Among strategic innovations, the “Tourism Project” marks a significant step toward experiential branding. The initiative aims to transform Parmigiano Reggiano PDO into a destination experience by integrating dairies, farms, and hospitality services. The goal is to increase visitors from approximately 85,000 to 300,000 by 2029, in a region that already records around 4 million annual visits.
Overall, the 2025 results confirm the increasingly international vocation of Parmigiano Reggiano, with exports acting as the primary growth engine.