Belgium: 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 Belgium

For the fourth consecutive year, the Belgian 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. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value 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, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

Exports from Belgium

In 2020, after five years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd reduced slightly to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Italy, France, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Luxembourg, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X per ton in 2020, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Belgium

Imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd into Belgium skyrocketed to X tons in 2020, jumping by X% on 2019 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2020: its value 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 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and Denmark, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Denmark recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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