China - Cheese - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cheese Prices in China

China Cheese Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the cheese price amounted to $5,310 per ton (CIF, China), stabilizing at the previous month. Over the last seven-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 4% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,376 per ton. From July 2022 to August 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,953 per ton), while the price for Australia ($4,538 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Cheese Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was cheese, blue-veined (not grated, powdered or processed) ($15.2 per kg), while the price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd ($4,932 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by cheese, blue-veined (not grated, powdered or processed) (+6.2%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Cheese Imports

In August 2022, cheese imports into China skyrocketed to 14K tons, growing by 22% against the previous month's figure. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from January 2022 to August 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.6% against June 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 53% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 17K tons. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cheese imports soared to $75M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.3% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.8% against June 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 52% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $87M. From June 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

China Cheese Imports by Type

Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd (5.6K tons), cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed (5.6K tons) and processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) (1.6K tons) were the main products of cheese imports to China, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, cheese, other than blue-veined, grated, powdered or processed ($30M), fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd ($28M) and processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) ($8.8M) were the most imported types of cheese in China, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

China Cheese Imports by Country

In August 2022, New Zealand (8.1K tons) constituted the largest supplier of cheese to China, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, cheese imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (2.3K tons), fourfold. Denmark (982 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand totaled +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Australia (+5.0% per month) and Denmark (+15.5% per month).

In value terms, New Zealand ($42M) constituted the largest supplier of cheese to China, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($11M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.7% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Australia (+5.3% per month) and Italy (+2.0% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cheese market in China. 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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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  2. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    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
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  5. 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
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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 In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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