Zambia: Cheese Market 2020

Cheese Market Size in Zambia

The revenue of the cheese market in Zambia amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, cheese consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Zambia cheese consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Cheese Production in Zambia

In value terms, cheese production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, cheese production continues to indicate conspicuous growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Zambia cheese production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Cheese Exports

Exports from Zambia

Cheese exports from Zambia totaled X kg in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cheese exports, however, continue to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cheese exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cheese exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, cheese exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, cheese exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of cheese exports in 2018 were Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons), together reaching X% of total export. Italy (X tons) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by Denmark (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and the UK (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cheese markets from Zambia were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Denmark, the U.S., New Zealand, Belgium, Ireland, Poland, the UK, Belarus and Zambia, which together accounted for a further X U.S. experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the cheese export price in Zambia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the cheese export price continues to indicate measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for cheese reached their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cheese Imports

Imports into Zambia

In 2018, approx. X tons of cheese were imported into Zambia; approximately equating the previous year. Overall, cheese imports continue to indicate remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, cheese imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cheese imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, cheese imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Zambia imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons), followed by Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented the key importers of cheese, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Japan (X tons), Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Zambia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Japan, Spain, the U.S., Russia, Saudi Arabia, Greece and Zambia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, Zambia 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 cheese import price in Zambia stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the import prices for cheese reached their maximum in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform