Albania: Cheese Market 2020

Cheese Market Size in Albania

The revenue of the cheese market in Albania amounted to $X in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cheese market attained its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Cheese Production in Albania

In value terms, cheese production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, cheese production attained its maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cheese Exports

Exports from Albania

Cheese exports from Albania amounted to X tons in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, cheese exports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, cheese exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, cheese exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, cheese exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of cheese in 2018. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Denmark (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and the UK (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cheese markets from Albania were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Denmark, the U.S., New Zealand, Belgium, Ireland, Poland, the UK, Belarus and Albania, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, the U.S. recorded the highest growth rate of exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The cheese export price in Albania stood at $X per ton in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Albania export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese Imports

Imports into Albania

Cheese imports into Albania stood at X tons in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, cheese imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, cheese imports reached their peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of cheese imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, cheese imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cheese imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cheese imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons), followed by Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main importers of cheese, together achieving X% of total imports. Japan (X tons), Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Greece (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Japan, Spain, the U.S., Russia, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the cheese import price in Albania amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for cheese attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform