Iran: 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 Iran

The Iranian market for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd shrank modestly to $X in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The market 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 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd contracted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output 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 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Iran

In 2020, overseas shipments of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd rose sharply to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd from Iran, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Afghanistan totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Azerbaijan (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd exported from Iran were Afghanistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Kazakhstan saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average export price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan, 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 Iran

In 2020, the amount of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd imported into Iran amounted to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd reached $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd to Iran, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the United Arab Emirates, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd suppliers to Iran, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kuwait saw 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 2020, the average import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, import price indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, import price for fresh cheese (unripened or uncured cheese), including whey cheese and curd increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform