World - Cheese - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Cheese Market

Cheese market: download the most recent statistics empowered by an Ai-driven market research tool. Info contain production, companies, consumption, exports, trade, market prices, market size, and imports. There is a breakdown by region, including the U.K., the Middle East, the U.S., Latin America, EU, Russia, Africa, and China. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.


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Cheese - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2Italy
3France
4Germany
5Canada

In value terms, the United States led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy. It was followed by France.

In the United States, the cheese market increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-2.8% per year) and France (-1.7% per year).

Cheese Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Poland371735953528-2.6%
Germany374436113649-1.3%
Belarus3846407738770.4%
New Zealand408439584026-0.7%
Denmark450841654030-5.5%
Australia433042054174-1.8%
Ireland4180377641840.0%
Belgium423440984196-0.4%
United Kingdom473943464364-4.0%
United States4197433544953.5%
Netherlands464744964579-0.7%
France559051665327-2.4%
Italy787678797738-0.9%
Average466244984577-0.9%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($7,738 per ton), while Poland ($3,528 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
United States6639739874465.9%
Germany547852165306-1.6%
France4999511151841.8%
Sweden521749974993-2.2%
Belgium482447044591-2.4%
United Kingdom4349416644130.7%
Japan449743654379-1.3%
South Korea4173412441930.2%
Spain416340204084-1.0%
Russia3635418139294.0%
Italy390438643860-0.6%
Saudi Arabia3645358237651.6%
Netherlands389036723702-2.4%
Average4516444345290.1%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,446 per ton), while the Netherlands ($3,702 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Cheese - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Germany4.44.54.73.4%
United Kingdom2.32.22.2-1.4%
France1.91.92.16.2%
Italy2.121.9-4.0%
Belgium1.51.51.64.5%

In value terms, Germany ($4.7B) constitutes the largest market for imported cheese worldwide, comprising 14% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($2.2B), with a 6.6% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.2% share.

In Germany, cheese imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (-1.4% per year) and France (+6.2% per year).

Cheese - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Germany4.64.64.82.5%
Netherlands4.14.14.22.0%
Italy3.33.63.64.5%
France3.73.53.5-2.8%
United States1.51.61.64.7%

In value terms, Germany ($4.8B), the Netherlands ($4.2B) and Italy ($3.6B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for 38% of global exports. These countries were followed by France, the United States, Denmark, New Zealand, Ireland, Belgium, Belarus, Poland, the UK and Australia, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Belarus recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for cheese worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Cheese - Top Companies

NAMIBIA DAIRIES PTY LTD, Mondelez International, Inc., FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED, Kraft Heinz Foods Company, Saputo Inc, Saputo Cheese USA Inc., KING ISLAND DAIRY PTY LTD, FROMAGERIES BEL, Käserei Studer AG, FDS Fromagerie de Saignelégier S.A., Emmi Fondue AG, Fromco S.A. Moudon, Lesa Lataria Engiadinaisa SA, LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY, Tine Sa, Leprino Foods Company, Schreiber Foods, Inc., Foremost Farms USA Cooperative, Sargento Foods Inc., VBD, AO

Cheese - Product Coverage

  • HS 040610 - Dairy produce; fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd
  • HS 040620 - Dairy produce; cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered
  • HS 040630 - Dairy produce; cheese, processed (not grated or powdered)
  • HS 040640 - Dairy produce; cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed)
  • HS 040690 - Dairy produce; cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.s. in heading no. 0406

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cheese market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 901 - Cheese from Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 904 - Cheese from Skimmed Cow Milk
  • FCL 905 - Whey Cheese
  • FCL 907 - Processed Cheese
  • FCL 955 - Cheese of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 984 - Cheese of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1021 - Cheese of Goat Milk

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Mondelez International Inc., Saputo Inc., Lactalis, Hochland SE, Glanbia plc., Elsa-Mifroma Group, Tine SA, Bel Group, Emmi, Dairygold Co-Operative Society Ltd.

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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