In 2023, Germany led the global cheese and curd export market, valued at $3.67 billion, followed closely by the Netherlands and France. Italy and Denmark rounded out the top five exporters. The United States and New Zealand both reached $1.21 billion, indicating robust but relatively smaller market shares compared to European counterparts. Meanwhile, Belgium, Ireland, and Belarus each contributed less than $1 billion in exports. Over the past two years, European exporters showed varied year-on-year growth, with competitive CAGR over the last five years supporting the strong European presence in this sector.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increased demand in Asia, potentially impacting trade flows.
- New trade agreements or tariffs that could impact export dynamics.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards artisanal or specialty cheese types.
- Technological advancements in production and packaging.
Top countries in Top Exporters of Cheese and Curd
| # | 10 Countries | Million US Dollars | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,670 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 3,510 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 France | 3,280 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 2,680 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 1,440 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 United States | 1,210 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 New Zealand | 1,210 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 870.6 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 767.58 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Belarus | 690.02 | 2016 |
