Norway: 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 Norway

In 2020, the Norwegian market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, 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% year-to-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 Norway

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-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 Norway

In 2020, shipments abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd declined to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons), Sweden (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 Norway, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Norway worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

The U.S. recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Estonia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

Imports into Norway

Imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd into Norway skyrocketed to X tons in 2020, growing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd surged to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and Denmark (-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, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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