Belgium: Market for Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) 2021

Market Size for Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in Belgium

The Belgian market for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) dropped to $X in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) in Belgium

In value terms, production of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered)

Exports from Belgium

In 2020, overseas shipments of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) fell modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) from Belgium, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) stood at $X per ton in 2020, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered)

Imports into Belgium

In 2020, overseas purchases of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) dropped to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Austria and Italy, 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 the Netherlands, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) suppliers to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X Netherlands saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for processed cheese (excluding grated or powdered) amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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