Africa: Market for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd 2021

Market Size for Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Africa

For the fourteenth year in a row, the African market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Africa

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in 2020 were Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by Egypt, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Algeria, Sudan, Angola, Mozambique and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Uganda, while production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Exports in Africa

In 2020, overseas shipments of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd shrank to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt dominates exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. While the share of South Africa (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2020, the share of Egypt (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt.

Imports of Fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd

Imports in Africa

In 2020, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Africa amounted to X tons, flattening at 2019 figures. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd dropped to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Libya (X tons) was the major importer of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, achieving X% of total imports. Nigeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Morocco (X%). Algeria (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Angola (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Zambia (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) occupied a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Libya increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+X%), Senegal (+X%), Ghana (+X%), Zambia (+X%), Namibia (+X%), Nigeria (+X%), Angola (+X%), Mauritius (+X%), Algeria (+X%) and South Africa (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Morocco (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Libya (+X p.p.), Nigeria (+X p.p.), Namibia (+X p.p.), Angola (+X p.p.), Mauritius (+X p.p.), Zimbabwe (+X p.p.), Ghana (+X p.p.) and Senegal (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Morocco saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Libya ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In Libya, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Morocco (-X% per year) and Nigeria (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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