Greece: 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 Greece

The Greek market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd expanded to $X in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated noticeable 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, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose significantly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Greece

Exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Greece skyrocketed to X tons in 2020, growing by X% on 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. As a result, exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Cyprus (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Greece, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Cyprus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Cyprus totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Cyprus stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Germany (+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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Belgium, 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 Greece

For the seventh consecutive year, Greece recorded growth in purchases 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 imports indicated a moderate 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 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated a measured increase 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 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

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

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, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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