Denmark: 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 Denmark

In 2020, the Danish market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

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

Exports from Denmark

In 2020, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Denmark expanded significantly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth 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, exports increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd reached $X in 2020. The total export 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Denmark, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, France, China, Japan and Finland, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Denmark were the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, Italy, Japan, France and Finland, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, China saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Sweden, 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 Denmark

In 2020, purchases abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd contracted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated tangible growth 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 decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (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 Denmark, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, France and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising 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, the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd suppliers to Denmark were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, the Netherlands and France, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands 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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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