Between 2010 and 2020, the price per kilogram of cheese and curds in Portugal showed volatility with periods of increase and decrease. Prices peaked in 2013 at €7.31 before declining to €6.54 in 2016, recovering modestly to €6.91 by 2019, and slightly dropping to €6.80 in 2020. The most significant drop was observed in 2015, with gradual recovery following. Over the last two years leading up to 2024, this price would need to be reviewed for stability or changes. The five-year CAGR analysis aids in understanding moderate to longer-term trends.

Looking ahead, several factors could influence cheese and curd prices:

Changes in dairy production costs, affected by feed prices and climate conditions.
Shifts in consumer demand towards cheese varieties.
Trade policy alterations affecting import/export dynamics.