Benelux: Cheese Market 2024

Cheese Market Size in Benelux

For the fifth year in a row, the Benelux cheese market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cheese Production in Benelux

In value terms, cheese production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Cheese Exports

Exports in Benelux

For the fourth consecutive year, Benelux recorded growth in shipments abroad of cheese, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the key exporter of cheese in Benelux, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Luxembourg experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest cheese supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Luxembourg (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cheese Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, cheese imports in Benelux amounted to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cheese imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cheese importing markets in Benelux were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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