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U.S. - Cheese - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingU.S. Cheese Market: Consumption Growth Buoyed by Record Output Figures
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The U.S. cheese market is sizeable, recording strong performance figures.According to market research conducted by IndexBox, U.S. cheese consumption increased steadily over the last nine years, amounting to X million tons in 2016. In wholesale prices, the U.S. cheese market amounted to X billion USD in 2016, which remained almost unchanged against the level of 2015. This figure reflects total revenue of cheese producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Domestic cheese producers enjoy approx. X% of the total market value, leaving only X% for imported products. Given a sustainable trend pattern of the output growth in physical terms, the market value fluctuated mildly from 2007 to 2016 due to producer prices variation.
As for U.S. cheese imports, the imports value totaled a tangible figure of X billion USD in 2016, falling for the first time over the past five year period. In physical terms, imports surged by X% in 2016 to X thousand tons, with growth figure of X% from the previous year. Despite the large volume of imports, its share in consumption did not exceed X% in value terms and X% in physical terms, and it is not likely to increase significantly. Due to such low trade intensity, import should not be regarded as a strong factor influencing U.S. market dynamics in the medium term. The well-developed cheese industry and the high competitiveness of U.S. enterprises enable local manufacturers to almost entirely meet domestic demand.
The U.S. exported X billion USD of cheese in 2016, but this figure declined over the last two years. Exports observed an upward trend from 2007 to 2014, but this trend conceded to a X% decline in 2015, slumping further with a X% fall in 2016. In physical terms, the trend pattern was the same: exports dropped to X thousand tonnes, a decrease of X% against the previous year and X% less than the peak exports figure recorded in 2014.
In 2016, the main destinations for U.S. cheese exports were Mexico (X%, based on tons), South Korea (X%), Japan (X%), Australia (X%) and Canada (X%). Exports to all of these countries experienced a positive dynamic from 2007 to 2016. The share exported to Korea (+X percentage points) and Australia (+X percentage points) increased, while the share sent to Canada (-X percentage points) and Mexico (-X percentage points) contracted. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
Strong U.S. cheese output figures also help to drive domestic cheese consumption, as the share of imports in consumption is almost negligible. Over the past nine year period, U.S. cheese production has started to surge, peaking in 2016. Robust competition on an already saturated cheese market is helping to generate the emergence of different cheese types and varieties; these often boast a unique flavour and a range of added additional textures, as well as frequently featuring farm-based 'environmentally-friendly' products.
In 2016, Italian-type cheese represented the major share of U.S. cheese production (X%), followed by American-type cheese (X%). Italian-type cheeses continue to account for a growing percentage of total U.S. cheese production. The U.S. production of these cheese types totaled a record figure of X million tons in 2016, which was X% (or X thousand tons) more than the year before.
Among the Italian cheese types, Mozzarella production was the largest, with X million tons, or X% of the total Italian cheese output. Hard Provolone and Parmesan each accounted for X% of total Italian cheese output, followed by Ricotta and similars (X%).
The most notable growth of production in terms of Italian style cheeses was recorded in Parmesan production, from X thousand tons in 2007, to X thousand tons in 2016. Mozzarella and Hard Provolone cheese also illustrated a positive dynamic, growing by +X% and +X%, respectively over the last nine years.
Although American-type cheeses still account for a declining percentage of total U.S. cheese production, the production of these cheese types broke another record last year. In 2016, the production of American-type cheeses amounted to X million tonnes, X% more than in 2015. American-type cheeses include such famous cheese varieties as Cheddar, Colby and Monterey Jack. Cheddar cheese production is the largest within the American cheese category. In 2016, the production of this cheese type stood at X million tons, which amounted to X% in terms of the American-type cheeses.
Rising cheese consumption has been aided by a wider variety of cheeses being readily available, increased away-from-home eating, and ethnic cuisines that employ cheese as a major ingredient now becoming more popular. The increasing popularity for artisanal cheeses and advertising of different varieties of cheese from retailers and cheese producers will also result in an increase in sales; this also applies to the specialty cheese category. On the other hand, due to the fact that cheese is a well-known food item, there is currently no reason to expect any dramatic shifts in consumption patterns.
Cheese is also prominently used as both a component and ingredient in fast-food products (pizza, sandwiches, hamburgers and pasta), which are all highly popular in the U.S. As disposable household income figures continue to rise, the consumption of food in various public catering establishments, such as restaurants, is increasing, thereby implying that U.S. cheese consumption will continue to grow.
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- cheese market share
- cheese prices
- cheese industry
- cheese sales
- cheese market forecast
- cheese price forecast
- key cheese producers
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cheese market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 901 - Cheese from Whole Cow Milk
- FCL 904 - Cheese from Skimmed Cow Milk
- FCL 905 - Whey Cheese
- FCL 907 - Processed Cheese
- FCL 955 - Cheese of Buffalo Milk
- FCL 984 - Cheese of Sheep Milk
- FCL 1021 - Cheese of Goat Milk
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023