Per capita consumption of American cheese in the U.S. 2021 | Statista

Since 2000, the per capita consumption of American cheese in the U.S. has increased by almost 27 percent. As of 2021, consumption of American cheese was at about 16.1 pounds per person.

Per capita consumption of American cheese in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in pounds)

Characteristic	Per capita consumption in pounds
2021	16.1
2020	15.5
2019	15.5
2018	15.4
2017	15.1
2016	14.4
2015	14
2014	13.7
2013	13.4
2012	13.3
2011	13
2010	13.3
2009	13.4
2008	13.1
2007	12.8
2006	13.1
2005	12.7
2004	12.9
2003	12.5
2002	12.8
2001	12.8
2000	12.7

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Release date

September 2022

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2000 to 2021

Supplementary notes

According to ERS all per capita consumption figures are calculated using resident population plus the Armed Forces overseas.
American cheese include Cheddar, Colby, Monterey, Jack, and washed curd.

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