Overview of the Global Market for Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese

Market Size for Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese

The global grated and blue cheese market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2023: 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 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese

In value terms, grated and blue cheese production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese

Exports

For the twelfth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in shipments abroad of grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The global exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, grated and blue cheese exports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), the United States (X tons), Italy (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Ireland (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Greece (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of global exports. France, the United States, Ireland, New Zealand, Denmark, Greece, Belarus, Belgium, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average grated and blue cheese export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. The global export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Grated, Powdered and Blue-Veined Cheese

Imports

In 2023, approx. X tons of grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese were imported worldwide; surging by X% on 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

In value terms, grated and blue cheese imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Italy (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the key importers of grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese, together generating X% of total imports. The UK (X tons), Japan (X tons), the United States (X tons), Greece (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to grated and blue cheese imports into Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Greece (X%), Sweden (X%), France (X%), Spain (X%), Mexico (X%), Belgium (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Japan (X%), the United States (X%) and Italy (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (X p.p.) significantly weakened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported grated, powdered and blue-veined cheese worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Germany, grated and blue cheese imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grated and blue cheese import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform