Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

In 2020, the East European market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Eastern Europe

The countries with the highest volumes of production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in 2020 were Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Hungary and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic, while production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the fourteenth consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd contracted modestly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Poland (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) represented the main exporters of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Eastern Europe, together comprising X% of total exports. Lithuania (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%) and Russia (X%). Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Hungary, while shipments 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 supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Belarus ($X) and Lithuania ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

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

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

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2020, overseas purchases of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd reached $X in 2020. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Romania (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Hungary (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Bulgaria (+X%), Romania (+X%), Poland (+X%), Slovakia (+X%), Hungary (+X%) and the Czech Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. While the share of Romania (+X p.p.), Poland (+X p.p.), Bulgaria (+X p.p.) and Slovakia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of Hungary (-X p.p.), the Czech Republic (-X p.p.) and Russia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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