Germany: 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 Germany

In 2020, the German market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Germany

For the fourteenth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad 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, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd expanded slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient 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 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Germany, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, France, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, Romania, the Czech Republic, Finland and South Korea, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in South Korea, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

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, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

Imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd into Germany was estimated at X tons in 2020, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd totaled $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 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Denmark (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Denmark exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Denmark totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd suppliers to Germany were Denmark ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Switzerland 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 average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. 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 somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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