Poland: Cheese And Curd Market 2024

Cheese And Curd Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish cheese and curd market increased by 25% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cheese And Curd Production in Poland

In value terms, cheese and curd production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +80.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cheese And Curd Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of cheese and curd, when their volume decreased by -3.1% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cheese and curd exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +86.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of cheese and curd exports from Poland, together comprising 31% of total exports. Romania, Ukraine, the UK, Slovakia, Spain, Lithuania, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, the Netherlands and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +14.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cheese and curd exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 31% share of total exports. Ukraine, the UK, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Lithuania, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Latvia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +14.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average cheese and curd export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese And Curd Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of cheese and curd were imported into Poland; remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +82.1% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cheese and curd imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest cheese and curd supplier to Poland, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, cheese and curd imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cheese and curd to Poland, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cheese and curd import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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