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Cheese market

Cheese market: download the most recent statistics empowered by an Ai-driven market research tool. Info contain production, companies, consumption, exports, trade, market prices, market size, and imports. There is a breakdown by region, including the U.K., the Middle East, the U.S., Latin America, EU, Russia, Africa, and China. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

Cheese - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	United States
2	Italy
3	France
4	Germany
5	Canada

In value terms, the United States led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy. It was followed by France.

In the United States, the cheese market increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-2.8% per year) and France (-1.7% per year).

Cheese Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Poland	3717	3595	3528	-2.6%
Germany	3744	3611	3649	-1.3%
Belarus	3846	4077	3877	0.4%
New Zealand	4084	3958	4026	-0.7%
Denmark	4508	4165	4030	-5.5%
Australia	4330	4205	4174	-1.8%
Ireland	4180	3776	4184	0.0%
Belgium	4234	4098	4196	-0.4%
United Kingdom	4739	4346	4364	-4.0%
United States	4197	4335	4495	3.5%
Netherlands	4647	4496	4579	-0.7%
France	5590	5166	5327	-2.4%
Italy	7876	7879	7738	-0.9%
Average	4662	4498	4577	-0.9%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($7,738 per ton), while Poland ($3,528 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	6639	7398	7446	5.9%
Germany	5478	5216	5306	-1.6%
France	4999	5111	5184	1.8%
Sweden	5217	4997	4993	-2.2%
Belgium	4824	4704	4591	-2.4%
United Kingdom	4349	4166	4413	0.7%
Japan	4497	4365	4379	-1.3%
South Korea	4173	4124	4193	0.2%
Spain	4163	4020	4084	-1.0%
Russia	3635	4181	3929	4.0%
Italy	3904	3864	3860	-0.6%
Saudi Arabia	3645	3582	3765	1.6%
Netherlands	3890	3672	3702	-2.4%
Average	4516	4443	4529	0.1%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,446 per ton), while the Netherlands ($3,702 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	4.4	4.5	4.7	3.4%
United Kingdom	2.3	2.2	2.2	-1.4%
France	1.9	1.9	2.1	6.2%
Italy	2.1	2	1.9	-4.0%
Belgium	1.5	1.5	1.6	4.5%

In value terms, Germany ($4.7B) constitutes the largest market for imported cheese worldwide, comprising 14% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($2.2B), with a 6.6% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.2% share.

In Germany, cheese imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (-1.4% per year) and France (+6.2% per year).

Cheese - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	4.6	4.6	4.8	2.5%
Netherlands	4.1	4.1	4.2	2.0%
Italy	3.3	3.6	3.6	4.5%
France	3.7	3.5	3.5	-2.8%
United States	1.5	1.6	1.6	4.7%

In value terms, Germany ($4.8B), the Netherlands ($4.2B) and Italy ($3.6B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 38% of global exports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, Denmark, New Zealand, Ireland, Belgium, Belarus, Poland, the UK and Australia, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Belarus recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for cheese worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Cheese - Top Companies

NAMIBIA DAIRIES PTY LTD, Mondelez International, Inc., FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED, Kraft Heinz Foods Company, Saputo Inc, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., KING ISLAND DAIRY PTY LTD, FROMAGERIES BEL, Käserei Studer AG, FDS Fromagerie de Saignelégier S.A., Emmi Fondue AG, Fromco S.A. Moudon, Lesa Lataria Engiadinaisa SA, LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY, Tine Sa, Leprino Foods Company, Schreiber Foods, Inc., Foremost Farms USA Cooperative, Sargento Foods Inc., VBD, AO

Cheese - Product Coverage

HS 040610 - Dairy produce; fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd
HS 040620 - Dairy produce; cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered
HS 040630 - Dairy produce; cheese, processed (not grated or powdered)
HS 040640 - Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed)
HS 040690 - Dairy produce; cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.s. in heading no. 0406

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cheese market. 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

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Mondelez International Inc., Saputo Inc., Lactalis, Hochland SE, Glanbia plc., Elsa-Mifroma Group, Tine SA, Bel Group, Emmi, Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd.

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How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023