Finland: 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 Finland

In 2020, the Finnish market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd expanded 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Finland

Exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Finland declined sharply to X tons in 2020, reducing by -X% on 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2019, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Estonia (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Finland, with a combined X% share 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 Japan (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Estonia ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Finland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The UK (+X% per year) saw 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

The average export 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. In general, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 UK, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Finland

In 2020, approx. X tons of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd were imported into Finland; declining by -X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd reduced remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Finland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden, 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 Finland were Germany ($X), Denmark ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Sweden saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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