EU: 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 the EU

For the fifth year in a row, the EU 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; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose slightly to $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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in 2020 were Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Poland, Denmark, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands, 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 the EU

In 2020, approx. X tons of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd were exported in the European Union; approximately mirroring the previous year. Total exports indicated strong 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 2007 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd totaled $X in 2020. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value 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 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany was the largest exporter of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. Italy (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Denmark (X%), France (X%), Poland (X%) and Belgium (X%). The Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exports from Germany stood at +X%. At the same time, Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Poland (+X%), Italy (+X%) and Denmark (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belgium (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.), Italy (+X p.p.) and Spain (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while France saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Denmark ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of 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 export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the EU

In 2020, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the European Union totaled X tons, surging by X% on 2019. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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 2008 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd expanded rapidly to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2020: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in 2020. Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Ireland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Ireland, while purchases 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 importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Austria, Romania, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Denmark, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Poland 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

In 2020, the import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared 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 import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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