France: Cheese Market Overview 2020

Cheese Market Size in France

The revenue of the cheese market in France amounted to $X in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, cheese consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the cheese market reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the cheese market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cheese Production in France

In value terms, cheese production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, cheese production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, cheese production attained its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, cheese production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cheese Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cheese were exported from France; going up by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, cheese exports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, cheese exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and Belgium (X tonnes) were the main destinations of cheese exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, the U.S., Luxembourg, Switzerland, Japan, Russia and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for cheese exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Italy, the U.S., Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, Russia and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Russia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cheese export price amounted to $X per tonne, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cheese export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for cheese reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for cheese remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cheese Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of cheese were imported into France; surging by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese imports stood at $X in 2018. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cheese imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cheese imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the UK, Spain, Denmark and Switzerland, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest cheese suppliers to France, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cheese import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, flattening at the previous year. In general, the cheese import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for cheese attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the price for Denmark ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform