South Africa: 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 South Africa

In 2020, the South African market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd fell slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from South Africa

In 2020, approx. X tons of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd were exported from South Africa; jumping by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 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 gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose slightly to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from South Africa, together accounting for 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 Zimbabwe (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from South Africa were Zimbabwe ($X), Namibia ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Zimbabwe saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum 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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($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 Mozambique, 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 South Africa

In 2020, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd into South Africa contracted notably to X tons, reducing by -X% against 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2020, the growth of imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd fell markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd suppliers to South Africa were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Denmark (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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