Netherlands: Uncured Cheese Market 2024

Uncured Cheese Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, the Dutch uncured cheese market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Uncured Cheese Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, uncured cheese production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Uncured Cheese Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of unripened or uncured cheese decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, uncured cheese exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of uncured cheese exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Germany, France, the UK, Bulgaria, Portugal and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncured cheese exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Germany, France, the UK, Bulgaria, Portugal and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average uncured cheese export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncured Cheese Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, imports of unripened or uncured cheese into the Netherlands rose sharply to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, uncured cheese imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of uncured cheese imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Italy, Austria and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unripened or uncured cheese to the Netherlands, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average uncured cheese import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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