Japan: 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 Japan

The Japanese market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

Exports from Japan

In 2020, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd soared to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and Thailand (+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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($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 Taiwan (Chinese), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

Imports into Japan

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd contracted notably to $X in 2020. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd supplier to Japan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), threefold. The U.S. (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and New Zealand (+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, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-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 ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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