Netherlands: Cheese Market 2024

Cheese Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch cheese market decreased by -3% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cheese Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cheese production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12%. Cheese production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Cheese Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of cheese increased by 2.4% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 7.2%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, cheese exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cheese exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, cheese exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.1% per year) and France (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cheese exports from the Netherlands, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.1% per year) and France (+2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cheese export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, cheese imports into the Netherlands amounted to X tons, remaining constant against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cheese imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cheese to the Netherlands, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, cheese imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+4.9% per year) and France (+10.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest cheese suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Ireland, Denmark, Austria and the UK, which together accounted for a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +18.0%, 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 2021, the average cheese import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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