Italy: 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 Italy

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Italian market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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

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. In general, the total production indicated a mild 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, production increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

Exports from Italy

Exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Italy reached X tons in 2020, picking up by X% on 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose notably to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Italy, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exports from Italy, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($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 rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

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, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Switzerland, 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 Italy

In 2020, the amount of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd imported into Italy fell to X tons, which is down by -X% against 2019. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd declined to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd supplier to Italy, 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, Spain (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Lithuania (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

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, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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