Europe: Uncured Cheese Market 2024

Uncured Cheese Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe uncured cheese market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Uncured Cheese Production in Europe

In value terms, uncured cheese production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Uncured Cheese Exports

Exports in Europe

For the eleventh consecutive year, Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of unripened or uncured cheese, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncured cheese exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany was the major exporter of unripened or uncured cheese in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Italy (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Denmark (X%), France (X%), Belgium (X%), Poland (X%) and Belarus (X%). The Netherlands (X tons), the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Austria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Poland (X%), Belarus (X%), Italy (X%), Spain (X%), Ireland (X%), Denmark (X%), Austria (X%) and the UK (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Lithuania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Belarus increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest uncured cheese supplying countries in Europe were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Belarus, the UK, Ireland, Lithuania, Spain and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncured Cheese Imports

Imports in Europe

For the eleventh year in a row, Europe recorded growth in purchases abroad of unripened or uncured cheese, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncured cheese imports surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the eight major importers of unripened or uncured cheese, namely Italy, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Spain and Russia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Romania (X tons), Austria (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncured cheese importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Russia, Romania, Poland, Austria, Sweden and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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