Ireland: 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 Ireland

The Irish market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd totaled $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Consumption peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd contracted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Ireland

In 2020, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Ireland shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -X% compared with 2019. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd totaled $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Ireland, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, China, Belgium and Spain, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Ireland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Ireland

In 2020, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd into Ireland rose rapidly to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2019. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd expanded sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

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

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+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, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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