Netherlands: 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 the Netherlands

In 2020, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2020, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from the Netherlands skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked 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 surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 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 years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Belgium (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 the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, South Korea, France, the UK and Bulgaria, 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 Bulgaria (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, France, South Korea, the UK and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, 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 the Netherlands

For the tenth year in a row, the Netherlands 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. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd expanded to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Austria and Italy, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Austria (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, 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: Belgium (+X% per year) and France (+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, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices remained at a 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 Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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