Nicaragua produced 20.3 million pounds of cheese and cuajada in January
One of the most consumed dairy products in Nicaraguan families is cheese and cuajada.
TL;DR
- Cheese and cuajada are highly consumed dairy products in Nicaragua.
- National production meets domestic demand and is exported, especially to Central America.
- The dairy industry generates employment from production to commercialization.
- In January 2026, Nicaragua produced 20.3 million pounds of cheese and cuajada.
- Production occurs in industrial, artisanal, and farm settings.
- Products are destined for national sales, export, and self-consumption.