Chile: 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 Chile

For the fourth year in a row, the Chilean 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 market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by 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 years to come.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports from Chile

In 2020, overseas shipments of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 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 contracted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Chile, 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 Mexico (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Peru ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Chile worldwide.

Mexico recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Peru, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Chile

In 2020, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd into Chile declined sharply to X tons, shrinking by -X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd plummeted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the U.S. (X tons) constituted the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd supplier to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), threefold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the U.S. amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (-X% per year) and Mexico (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Peru ($X per ton) and the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) and Brazil ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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