United Kingdom: 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 UK

In 2020, the UK market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd contracted slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from the UK

After four years of growth, shipments abroad of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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, exports increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd declined slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated moderate growth 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, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ireland stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

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, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Ireland ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Spain ($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 Ireland, 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 the UK

In 2020, overseas purchases of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd reached $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to the UK, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy, Ireland, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Poland, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd suppliers to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Ireland, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd stood at $X per ton in 2020, rising by X% 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 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average 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 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 Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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