U.S.: Cheese Market Overview 2021

Cheese Market Size in the U.S.

In 2019, the U.S. cheese market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Cheese consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Cheese Production in the U.S.

In value terms, cheese production stood at $X in 2019. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Cheese production peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cheese Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2019, overseas shipments of cheese increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cheese exports expanded markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Japan (X tonnes) were the main destinations of cheese exports from the U.S., with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, Chile, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Guatemala, Taiwan (Chinese), the Dominican Republic, China, Panama and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Chile, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cheese exported from the U.S. worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Australia, Canada, Chile, Taiwan (Chinese), Guatemala, China, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Chile recorded 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 cheese export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2019, the amount of cheese imported into the U.S. declined to X tonnes, dropping by -X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cheese imports rose notably to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of cheese imports to the U.S., together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, the UK, Denmark, Nicaragua, Norway, Canada and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Lithuania, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cheese to the U.S., comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cheese import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per tonne), while the price for Nicaragua ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nicaragua, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cheese in the world?

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The U.S. (6.1M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of cheese consumption, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, cheese consumption in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Germany (3M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (1.6M tonnes), with a 6.4% share.

What are the largest producers of cheese in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of cheese production in 2019 were the U.S. (6.3M tonnes), Germany (3.5M tonnes) and France (1.9M tonnes), together comprising 46% of global production. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, Argentina, Russia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, the UK, Canada and Sudan, which together accounted for a further 27%.

What are the leading suppliers of cheese to the U.S.?

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In value terms, Italy ($389M) constituted the largest supplier of cheese to the U.S., comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($192M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading importers of cheese from the U.S.?

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In value terms, Mexico ($411M), South Korea ($236M) and Japan ($159M) constituted the largest markets for cheese exported from the U.S. worldwide, together comprising 54% of total exports. Australia, Canada, Chile, Taiwan (Chinese), Guatemala, China, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

What is the average export price for cheese in the U.S.?

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The average cheese export price stood at $4,245 per tonne in 2019, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for cheese in the U.S.?

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The average cheese import price stood at $7,560 per tonne in 2019, increasing by 14% against the previous year.