U.S. - Cheese And Curd - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Cheese And Curd Prices in the United States

U.S. Cheese And Curd Export Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the cheese and curd price per ton amounted to $5.3K (FOB, US), remaining constant against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 an increase of 5.6% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in August 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In August 2022, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($6.2K per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($6.2K per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($4.4K per ton) and the Philippines ($4.5K per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Chile (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Cheese And Curd Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was cheese, blue-veined (not grated, powdered or processed) ($8.9K per ton), while the average price for exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) ($5.0K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: cheese, blue-veined (not grated, powdered or processed) (+4.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Cheese And Curd Exports

Cheese and curd exports from the United States was estimated at 39K tons in August 2022, growing by 3% compared with July 2022 figures. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.9% from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 27% m-o-m.

In value terms, cheese and curd exports rose slightly to $204M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +6.1% from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 28% against the previous month.

U.S. Cheese And Curd Exports by Type

Cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed (18K tons), fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd (10K tons) and cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered (7.8K tons) were the main products of cheese and curd exports from the United States, with a combined 93% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the most traded types of cheese and curd in the United States were cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed ($95M), fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd ($54M) and cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered ($42M), with a combined 93% share of total exports.

In terms of the main product categories, cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed, with a CAGR of +8.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Cheese And Curd Exports by Country

Mexico (12K tons), South Korea (7.5K tons) and Japan (3.1K tons) were the main destinations of cheese and curd exports from the United States, with a combined 58% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Guatemala, the Philippines and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 28%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in Canada (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cheese and curd exported from the United States were Mexico ($61M), South Korea ($39M) and Japan ($16M), with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Canada, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Panama, Australia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese) and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further 28%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cheese and curd market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 901 - Cheese from Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 904 - Cheese from Skimmed Cow Milk
  • FCL 905 - Whey Cheese
  • FCL 907 - Processed Cheese
  • FCL 955 - Cheese of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 984 - Cheese of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1021 - Cheese of Goat Milk

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  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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